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LY10 BZW

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,733 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 41,732 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on the inner edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,082 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & is loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 40,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & is loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 38,682 miles

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

Nearside Front sun visor is missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 38,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed as co level & lambda reading are too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front sun visor is missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,783 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 35,783 miles

Emissions not tested due to the lander sensor readings are too high and o2 levels (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,451 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 31,451 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,804 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive **advise further investigation** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp but not seriously affecting output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp but not affecting out put

Nearside Front oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid ageing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber seated incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,979 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE HEAD LAMP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED /CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,855 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKS IN THREAD PATTERN

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 16,852 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKS IN THREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,502 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 BZW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LY10 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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