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LO10 VAF

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,221 miles

off side front top mount bearing noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,684 miles

advise slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2020 103,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides (found whilst on play detector plates) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,438 miles

nsf sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2019 95,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light incomplete (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

nsf sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,450 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling road spring also slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

NSR tyre starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 77,207 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,868 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shields loose around cat

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,215 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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LO10 VAF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LO10 VAF, 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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LO10 VAF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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