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NL10 VSP

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,430 miles

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

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

OSF suspension top mount slightly rough on lock to lock turn

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2019 98,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box clamp rest ( exhaust is corroded / bandaged ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

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

OSF suspension top mount slightly rough on lock to lock turn

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,706 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust is corroded / bandaged & has minor gas leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,371 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,026 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VSP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSP, 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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What year was NL10 VSP registered?

NL10 VSP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for NL10 VSP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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