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J40 FFF

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,385 mi
Last recorded85,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 FFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,761 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 81,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,704 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 78,703 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,810 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,421 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,739 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,774 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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J40 FFF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J40 FFF, 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 J40 FFF registered?

J40 FFF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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