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PY10 HSN

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 HSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123,038 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside+offside ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 120,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,681 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 107,681 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,180 miles

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

front brake pads low in material

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,856 miles

front brake pads may be low in material

rear brakes may require servicing

Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,856 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake pads may be low in material

rear brakes may require servicing

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,403 miles

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

exhaust rear back box hanger broken but still supporting the silencer

Fail 14 Dec 2018 80,403 miles

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

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

exhaust rear back box hanger broken but still supporting the silencer

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,539 miles

O/S/F Plastic wingliner cracked/broken on lower edge

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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PY10 HSN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PY10 HSN, 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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PY10 HSN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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