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LY10 EBN

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,412 mi
Last recorded67,412 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,412 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2024 65,572 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake travel soon need adjustment

Pass 18 May 2022 52,695 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 52,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,953 miles

Coolant leak , possibly from thermostat plastic housing

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 51,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak , possibly from thermostat plastic housing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,215 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 30,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,240 miles

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 22,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,669 miles

all four tyres badly perrished and cracking around treads

Fail 18 Jun 2016 15,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all four tyres badly perrished and cracking around treads

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,437 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 EBN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

LY10 EBN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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