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LY10 BFM

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 96,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front shock absorber misaligned

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 15 Feb 2024 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe contacting suspension spring, adjusted away so now clear.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm centre, however bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear box mountings corroded, system supported at present. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 77,215 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.38 recorded (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe contacting suspension spring, adjusted away so now clear.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm centre, however bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear box mountings corroded, system supported at present. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,641 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,641 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,470 miles

Nearside door mirror taped up and damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror taped up and damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside mirror unit taped up

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,861 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

DPF fluid tank leaking fluid

Exhaust mounting defective x2 hangers corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 41,039 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 41,039 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 37,175 miles

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 May 2016 30,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,213 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 19 May 2015 25,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 9 May 2014 20,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,449 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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LY10 BFM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY10 BFM, 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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LY10 BFM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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