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R1 BCB

2010 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 61,924 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 61,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 58,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,677 miles

Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket breaking away, but the system is adequately supported

Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,677 miles

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

Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket breaking away, but the system is adequately supported

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,250 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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R1 BCB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 R1 BCB, 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 R1 BCB registered?

R1 BCB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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