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NL10 VTG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,409 mi
Last recorded158,409 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 158,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,462 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 154,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced needs bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,706 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet pull handle damaged still operational

Fail 8 Nov 2021 148,706 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet pull handle damaged still operational

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,794 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top MOUNTS! (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (195/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,885 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,676 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges! (advise wheel alignment check/adjust)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tracking is needed due to tyre wear.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tracking is needed due to tyre wear.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,111 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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NL10 VTG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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