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OV10 PVX

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 111,895 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,360 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW & WORN SMOOTH AT INNER EDGE

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

front & rear number plates deteriorating

slight exhaust blow at rear join

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not releasing seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated, blowing & weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed by rear mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW & WORN SMOOTH AT INNER EDGE

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front exhaust mount brackets (x2) broken front exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,703 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,956 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating but still readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed

Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,655 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak from above gearbox further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn outer and inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number plates deteriorating but still readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 61,314 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,924 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 40,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking. ok for mot.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking. ok for mot.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,085 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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OV10 PVX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OV10 PVX, 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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OV10 PVX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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