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LY10 BTE

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 51,339 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 51,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low inside unit not connected to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,779 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 11,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,148 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 BTE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BTE, 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 LY10 BTE registered?

LY10 BTE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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