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ST10 MZV

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,264 mi
Last recorded126,264 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 MZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 126,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tow bar corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,903 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 124,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due too body damage corrodded at spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cil holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cil holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring turret (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 121,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing rougth

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sholder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing rougth

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 May 2019 101,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mounting/bearing knotchy to turn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,134 miles

Offside Front 2 cracks on windscreen,not in drivers view of road

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear 2st last exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount (7.1.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,605 miles

Offside Upper crack in zone A

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer s/wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,222 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,186 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,098 miles

Rear exhust mount broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,842 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST10 MZV 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 ST10 MZV, 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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ST10 MZV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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