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VE10 GSV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 86,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 67,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 67,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,276 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 13 Feb 2021 58,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,813 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,548 miles

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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VE10 GSV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE10 GSV, 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 VE10 GSV registered?

VE10 GSV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is VE10 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 GSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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