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J31 EDC

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,892 mi
Last recorded109,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 EDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,892 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 106,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,117 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,101 miles

nsr & osr(axle bush slightly deteriorated)

Pass 28 Aug 2021 77,326 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 77,318 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks by the abs pump area (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside front mirror loose

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut - no cords shown

Offside Front Tyre starting crack

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Starting (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 36,321 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers very slightly leaking (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread & sidewalls 185/65/15

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,708 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,708 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,211 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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J31 EDC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 EDC, 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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What year was J31 EDC registered?

J31 EDC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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