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MJ10 AVM

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre of tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

poly v belt seems to be breaking up

rear exhaust box front bracket corroded/ broken

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,608 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damage but secure

Rear exhaust box bracket corrode but is secure

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damage but secure

Rear exhaust box bracket corrode but is secure

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,972 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper.

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery cover melted to exhaust manifold (have removed).

Fail 11 Aug 2022 52,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front damage to bumper.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery cover melted to exhaust manifold (have removed).

Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted as above.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,231 miles

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 39,231 miles

Nearside Front wing & bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,098 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,026 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support strap corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Front outer sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has a slight bulge in inner sidewall

Oil leak sump wet

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,024 miles

Offside front brake disc badly scored and worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,619 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 2,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 2,219 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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MJ10 AVM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MJ10 AVM, 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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MJ10 AVM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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