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NV10 XFS

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 XFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 ~2.5mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 82,823 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,033 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired both rear axle bushs (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight lagging

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight lagging

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,593 miles

front tyres slightly worn .

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes are perished

Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes are perished

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,608 miles

Offside Front cv boot is misted in grease

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

o/s/f inner brake disc is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 51,608 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc is slightly corroded

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

Offside Front cv boot is misted in grease

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,657 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment borderline (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2017 41,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment borderline (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,741 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,999 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 19 Jun 2015 31,999 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,312 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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NV10 XFS 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 NV10 XFS, 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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NV10 XFS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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