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HY10 LFR

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,219 mi
Last recorded105,219 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,822 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs need replacing soon, faded Orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs need replacing soon, faded Orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 88,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs need replacing soon, faded Orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction removed Dash Cam from swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs need replacing soon, faded Orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,955 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 18,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,950 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HY10 LFR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY10 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY10 LFR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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