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LV10 VAK

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,031 mi
Last recorded140,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 140,031 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Torsion bar fractured axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 131,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 118,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 118,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,810 miles

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

rear silencer exhaust hanger has come away

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,356 miles

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

exhaust hanger has come away - others are heavily corroded on rear silencer

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust mounting towards rear has broken away

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,817 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust mounting towards rear has broken away

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,469 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 92,469 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres splitting heavily - heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,409 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket has come away

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,704 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,563 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,469 miles

both rear tyres are cracking/perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four tyres are cracking/perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs are worn/lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,331 miles

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

all four tyres are slightly perished in tread area

Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres are slightly perished in tread area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,833 miles

rear exhaust bracket has come away - system still supported

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,676 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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LV10 VAK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LV10 VAK, 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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LV10 VAK is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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