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PE10 DBX

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,249 mi
Last recorded171,249 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 171,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 168,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 166,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 166,032 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 163,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 163,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 160,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 160,950 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 156,089 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 156,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 150,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 147,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,042 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

one rear exhaust mount bracket corroded adrift

zero emissions detected

Fail 6 Jul 2016 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

one rear exhaust mount bracket corroded adrift

zero emissions detected

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,522 miles

Front discs & pads,all four tyres all required shortly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,210 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,895 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 DBX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

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

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