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PL10 FVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,698 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 88,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,071 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Cvboot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,522 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 49,521 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,296 miles

Nearside Front cracking on tyre walls

Nearside Front cracking on tyre walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front cracking on tyre walls

Nearside Front cracking on tyre walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,507 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 30,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,591 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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PL10 FVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL10 FVJ, 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 PL10 FVJ registered?

PL10 FVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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