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VE10 GUW

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,628 mi
Last recorded97,628 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured. ()

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

Rear most exhaust bracket broken.

Rear silencer exhaust mounting almost broken off.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,059 miles

Front exhaust pipe broken but system still supported.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,059 miles

Front exhaust pipe broken but system still supported.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,129 miles

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,166 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 29,166 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,398 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 GUW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VE10 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

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

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