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VE10 UTT

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,143 mi
Last recorded105,143 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 UTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,104 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 101,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,634 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,449 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 64,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 42,661 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 32,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Inner Brake Pads Look Low

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,525 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 UTT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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