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R40 MBR

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,784 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,345 miles

front discs slightly carroded

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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R40 MBR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R40 MBR, 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 R40 MBR registered?

R40 MBR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is R40 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 MBR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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