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P55 ARW

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,966 mi
Last recorded159,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 ARW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 159,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 140,129 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 133,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 123,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 113,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,590 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,498 miles

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken.

Fail 16 Jun 2018 90,498 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,200 miles

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,804 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,209 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,492 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 1 Oct 2013 38,492 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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P55 ARW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P55 ARW, 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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P55 ARW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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