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VE10 XSZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,698 mi
Last recorded90,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 XSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,698 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to leak on seam

Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer starting to leak on seam

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,702 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 75,664 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,662 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 75,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 68,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,964 miles

Front brake pads not visible due to wheel trim design. further inspection required.

backbox bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2020 62,964 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front brake pads not visible due to wheel trim design. further inspection required.

backbox bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2019 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 May 2018 48,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2018 48,149 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damged also (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 budget (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting next to back box broken

front brake pads . not fully visible due to wheel/ trim design .further inspection required

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,743 miles

Offside Front tyre worm/bald on the inner edge

rear exhaust box front mount bottom weld broken

Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worm/bald on the inner edge

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

rear exhaust box front mount bottom weld broken

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,133 miles

rear exhaust box front mount bottom weld broken

Fail 10 Sep 2014 26,133 miles

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

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

rear box front bottom weld broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,241 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 XSZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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