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MV10 ZPH

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,805 mi
Last recorded136,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 ZPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 136,805 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 136,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 126,568 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 126,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 115,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,222 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 106,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,495 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,015 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 54,009 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 41,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 29,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 19,465 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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MV10 ZPH 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 65%.

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 MV10 ZPH, 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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MV10 ZPH is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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