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MA10 YUU

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,064 mi
Last recorded214,064 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 214,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Strut center rod , two nuts fitted , top nut nylon insert not in contact with threads , secured by bottom two / three threads only

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall . Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 4 Aug 2025 214,057 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1st 3.5 , 2nd 3.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in Zone A and badly scratched in Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Strut center rod , two nuts fitted , top nut nylon insert not in contact with threads , secured by bottom two / three threads only

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall . Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 24 Jun 2024 197,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 197,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 191,564 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 191,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 175,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 175,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,006 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 80,006 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 51,803 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 51,408 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,355 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 18,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,325 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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MA10 YUU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA10 YUU, 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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MA10 YUU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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