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VF10 GKG

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF10 GKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,149 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded (BOTH)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,037 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,037 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,282 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 72,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,465 miles

Nearside mirror slack

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,737 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 60,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,546 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, side wall damage not reaching cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, side wall damage not reaching cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,234 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Front side wall damage - not reaching cords

Nearside Rear Tyre - side wall damage, not reaching cords.

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Front side wall damage - not reaching cords

Nearside Rear Tyre - side wall damage, not reaching cords.

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - gouge in side wall, but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 11,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 5,306 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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VF10 GKG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol 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 VF10 GKG, 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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VF10 GKG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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