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RO10 HXW

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,853 mi
Last recorded164,853 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 164,853 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 164,853 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 135,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 135,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 127,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 126,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 May 2022 126,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,151 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,151 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 107,547 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 94,542 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 94,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 81,459 miles

dampness around engine

Pass 16 May 2016 69,081 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 69,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 56,794 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 56,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2014 42,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO10 HXW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO10 HXW, 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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RO10 HXW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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