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PE10 DDO

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 71,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 71,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount worn/movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 1.5mm, 3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.6mm, 2.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing end and gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes split/pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears within tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake and/or wheel bearings noisy when rotated

Fail 1 Dec 2025 71,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault pump mechanical blocked (1.6 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag high resistance (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 1.5mm,3mm across 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.6mm, 2.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end casing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts bushes split/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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both front brake and/or wheel bearings noisy when rotated

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,512 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on shoulders 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 69,512 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever has excessive travel (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on shoulders 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.8mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 65,938 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.8mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,493 miles

exhaust mounts broken x2

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,267 miles

x2 exhaust mounts broken

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 49,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Could be damaged further inspection required (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,274 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,349 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,574 miles

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

Low emitter

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,574 miles

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

Low emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,880 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 DDO 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 56.5%.

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 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 DDO, 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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PE10 DDO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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