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VE10 GVO

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,126 miles

fluid stain DEF pump area!

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,179 miles

DEF fluid stains/very slight leak - pump area!

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & centre mounting hooks broken off + rear mounting hook weak (6.1.2 (a))

DEF fluid stains/very slight leak - pump area!

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 121,118 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test object off screen ()

DEF fluid stain/very slight leak - pump area!

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 121,118 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test object off screen ()

DEF fluid stain/very slight leak - pump area!

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 116,853 miles

DEF fluid stain/very slight evidence of leak - pump area!

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 VERY NEAR + VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing caused by very poorvwiper blades - just ok! (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 116,853 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction object on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides - no blade rubbers left (3.4 (b) (ii))

DEF fluid stain/very slight evidence of leak - pump area!

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 VERY NEAR + VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing caused by very poorvwiper blades - just ok! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,118 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front undertray insecure!

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,664 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passanger air bag switch on off position

Fail 13 May 2014 47,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passanger air bag switch on off position

Pass 14 May 2013 57,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 May 2013 57,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 GVO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 VE10 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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