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VE10 GVZ

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,117 mi
Last recorded162,117 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 162,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,300 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 152,295 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,098 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,389 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 111,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 96,286 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,722 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 61,949 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 61,943 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 52,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,523 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 41,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 31,225 miles

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

advise front tyre worn inner edge

advise hand brake travel adjustment

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 GVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White 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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

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

Is VE10 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 GVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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