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R50 HOB

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 HOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 149,235 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 147,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 145,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,587 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 141,587 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,982 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,215 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,090 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,722 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,474 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,106 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

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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R50 HOB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R50 HOB, 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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R50 HOB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2010.

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