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LY10 GVL

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 71,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Chaffing on suspension coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,550 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 55,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,791 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 30,786 miles

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 20,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 8,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,011 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 GVL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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