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LC10 NXU

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play knuckle slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sills corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2026 121,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play knuckle slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sills corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sump oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/front bumper trim loose

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 95,561 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded,shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,658 miles

wipers not 100% efficient

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,658 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,162 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,310 miles

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

springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4/5000 mile also disc`s pitted and worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,987 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

discs worn

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,603 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe around bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,053 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,587 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 NXU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC10 NXU, 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 LC10 NXU registered?

LC10 NXU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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