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NL10 ZRG

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,785 mi
Last recorded94,785 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 ZRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 94,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,437 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,731 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,513 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 78,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,773 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,731 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 48,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,917 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,917 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 27,309 miles

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

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

n/s wiper

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,309 miles

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

n/s wiper

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,815 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 17,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 ZRG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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