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VK10 XEC

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,270 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,164 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,133 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,110 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,358 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 53,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear / central bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,726 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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VK10 XEC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VK10 XEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK10 XEC registered?

VK10 XEC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is VK10 XEC safe to buy?

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