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MK10 USO

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,085 mi
Last recorded127,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 USO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 127,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 117,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,919 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 97,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,924 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,334 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,050 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,299 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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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MK10 USO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK10 USO, 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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MK10 USO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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