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NL10 DVT

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,137 mi
Last recorded51,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 51,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,264 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 49,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 47,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 45,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,407 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 41,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 40,241 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,624 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 38,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,058 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side of tread

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 28,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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NL10 DVT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL10 DVT, 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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NL10 DVT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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