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NU10 ZNC

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,619 mi
Last recorded132,619 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 ZNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 132,616 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 113,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 107,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 98,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak EXP\BOT WET

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,807 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,050 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 69,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,724 miles

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

near side front wheel gaiter insecure

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,724 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front wheel gaiter insecure

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,853 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,550 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZNC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU10 ZNC, 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 NU10 ZNC registered?

NU10 ZNC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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