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PJ10 XWM

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 XWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 94,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 94,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,032 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 91,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,653 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 + sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 76,472 miles

all brake discs corroded

osf antiroll bar link has slight play at ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2020 76,472 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

osf antiroll bar link has slight play at ball joint

Fail 13 Dec 2019 76,439 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 45,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,693 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)

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 XWM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ10 XWM, 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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PJ10 XWM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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