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VF10 GLZ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF10 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 136,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 126,576 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 126,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 115,770 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 May 2023 115,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Jun 2022 105,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,892 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 96,425 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 96,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 82,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 65,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,995 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 44,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GLZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GLZ, 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 VF10 GLZ registered?

VF10 GLZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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