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VE10 GVL

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,341 mi
Last recorded118,341 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,341 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,234 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise body panel damage to front wing and bumper area at offside front of vehicle

securing bracket at exhaust front downpipe fractured but system still secure

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

advise body panel damage to front wing and bumper area at offside front of vehicle

securing bracket at exhaust front downpipe fractured but system still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 91,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,819 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,920 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,724 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 58,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,902 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 33,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 25,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 GVL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GVL, 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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VE10 GVL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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