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VK10 XFJ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,163 mi
Last recorded68,163 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,163 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,154 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,411 miles

Brake fluid discoloured.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner and outer edge.(possibly due to the excessive play in track rod end). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust backbox clamp has broken and is no longer holding back box to vehicle.(However exhaust still secure to vehicle). (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both outer ball joint and inner track rod end has significant play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid discoloured.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner and outer edge.(possibly due to the excessive play in track rod end). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust backbox clamp has broken and is no longer holding back box to vehicle.(However exhaust still secure to vehicle). (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,172 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 59,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,025 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,263 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 35,263 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 49,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 10,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,423 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 XFJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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