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PJ10 XVZ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,093 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 42,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,327 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ10 XVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ10 XVZ, 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 PJ10 XVZ registered?

PJ10 XVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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