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VK10 XTA

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,141 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 85,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,156 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 77,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,018 miles

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

noise from engine area possibly tensioner

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 29,864 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 May 2013 23,052 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 XTA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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