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VK10 XTJ

2010 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 141,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 135,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,021 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,606 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low reading increase/decrease test (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,545 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,545 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 53,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,320 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 XTJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

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