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LY10 BFN

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 95,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/dashcam in centre of screen seriously affecting driver's view ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 73,013 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,355 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS OPERATED USING REAR WASHER SWITCH AND VICE VERSA

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,424 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides, (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,332 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,113 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,002 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 47,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,027 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 BFN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY10 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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