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K16 NRN

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 NRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear under side corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2026 108,897 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear under side corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,857 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water filled (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 99,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,817 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 87,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,183 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 71,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,810 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,684 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread left hand lower corner (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,149 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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K16 NRN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K16 NRN, 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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K16 NRN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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