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VK10 XEG

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,494 mi
Last recorded107,494 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 107,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear silencer pipe corroded + a minor leak

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger detaching

rear exhaust pipe corroded at hanger

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust hanger detaching

rear exhaust pipe corroded at hanger

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 92,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting worn on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,861 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,879 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,519 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut to cords

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,691 miles

Rear Tyres side wall cracking

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,437 miles

front tyres wearing low and cracking

rear exhaust support strap corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XEG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 XEG, 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 VK10 XEG registered?

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

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