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RO10 PVL

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,201 mi
Last recorded118,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 118,175 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,112 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 104,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped - Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance not as good as Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 88,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to badly leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped - Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance not as good as Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,547 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,825 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,667 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,202 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,466 miles

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

unable to dully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

unable to dully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,088 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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 PVL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO10 PVL, 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 PVL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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