CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ10 ORU

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,065 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2026 81,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to the smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability hitting nearside calliper when full steering lock is applied and pushing the brake calliper piston back (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 72,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,549 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,543 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 63,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021
Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,087 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 40,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

both front tyres sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

both front tyres sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,153 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre 's are Perished.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 30,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front and nearside rear tyre 's are Perished.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,533 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,958 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,958 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,970 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ10 ORU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ10 ORU?

You can check the full history of MJ10 ORU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ10 ORU registered?

MJ10 ORU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is MJ10 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ10 ORU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ10 ORU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ10 ORU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.