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VE10 GVX

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,041 mi
Last recorded123,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 GVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,323 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,511 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,842 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre and down to 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 185/65/15

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and cut

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Nov 2017 72,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and cut

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,672 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 13,952 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 GVX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

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