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LC10 LBV

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,809 mi
Last recorded49,809 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 49,803 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 49,800 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 41,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 41,839 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 39,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,849 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 35,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread corners are cracking and perishing around the circumference exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,917 miles

Front brake discs are lipped

Nearside Front head lamp has condensation in

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

condensation in the n side front headlamp unit

Offside Rear tyre tread is badly perishing

Pass 29 May 2019 28,960 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has some condensation in it

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 26,698 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish & crack in the tread

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2017 24,016 miles

Front Brake discs liped

Nearside Front Condensation on headlight

Offside Rear Slight bind on wheel

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Undertrays and engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Fail 20 May 2017 24,016 miles

Front Brake discs liped

Nearside Front Condensation on headlight

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Slight bind on wheel

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Undertrays and engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,698 miles

Passenger airbag turned off

Undertrays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs liped

Nearside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Front Wiper slightly smeary

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,698 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs liped

Nearside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Front Wiper slightly smeary

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Passenger airbag turned off

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 15,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly liped

N/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

N/S/R Outer sill damaged

O/S/R Tyre slight perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 12,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 9,263 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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LC10 LBV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LC10 LBV, 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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LC10 LBV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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