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NX10 ZXM

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX10 ZXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,795 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,789 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underside of body condition corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

general underside of body condition corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,223 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor exhaust leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNT ROUGH IN OPERATION

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE BEAM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE BEAM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODING

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,785 miles

n/s/front strut top bearing stiff

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/front strut top bearing stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,171 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,401 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust corroded and insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,762 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NX10 ZXM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NX10 ZXM, 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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NX10 ZXM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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