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OV10 ZFL

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,036 mi
Last recorded162,036 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 ZFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 162,036 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 154,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 147,325 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 140,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 140,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 129,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,085 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted

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

Oil Leak

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,270 miles

Oil Leak

child Seat Fitted

~Slight Exhaust Leak From Flexi Section

Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,270 miles

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

Oil Leak

~Slight Exhaust Leak From Flexi Section

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,189 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,393 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,821 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 ZFL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV10 ZFL, 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 OV10 ZFL registered?

OV10 ZFL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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