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ONZ 5478

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 5478
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,202 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 95,638 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/55r16)

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,479 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/55r16)

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,890 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,789 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to cords on inside due to being bald. 195/55V16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to cords on inside due to being bald. 195/55V16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, but no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,478 miles

Front both front tyres bald/wearing heavily on inner edges approx. 3.5-4.0mm tread depth 1955516

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

soot deposits around turbo under bonnet

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres bald/wearing heavily on inner edges approx. 3.5-4.0mm tread depth 1955516

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

soot deposits around turbo under bonnet

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,347 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,317 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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ONZ 5478 is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONZ 5478, 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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ONZ 5478 is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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