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PE10 DBV

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,215 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 88,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,082 miles

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

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

noisy clutch release bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

noisy clutch release bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,421 miles

wipers poor

Fail 2 Feb 2022 79,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,891 miles

nearside front wiper juddering

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper juddering

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,816 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2020 120,365 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,240 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,343 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 53,518 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 53,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,247 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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PE10 DBV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PE10 DBV, 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 PE10 DBV registered?

PE10 DBV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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