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JJ05 LOV

2010 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,849 mi
Last recorded99,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ05 LOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,849 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,145 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 97,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake needs adjustment only just me requirements

Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,063 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 90,063 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,483 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 74,923 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perishing and becoming low in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,122 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 17,803 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)

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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JJ05 LOV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JJ05 LOV, 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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JJ05 LOV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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