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NU10 VZS

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 VZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,170 miles

General surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,464 miles

Front steering and suspension corroded

Rear steering and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,518 miles

front axel corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 78,518 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axel corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,404 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stalk poor

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,050 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,216 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NU10 VZS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NU10 VZS, 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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NU10 VZS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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