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K40 RCV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 126,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 119,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,178 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 112,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,582 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,765 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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K40 RCV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K40 RCV, 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 K40 RCV registered?

K40 RCV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is K40 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 RCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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