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VK10 XUS

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,475 mi
Last recorded63,475 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 63,475 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near/side Front And Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,297 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 52,969 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 40,484 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 40,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,045 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer strap corroded and broken. Plus front pipe mounting corroded cracked/insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber torn at centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,683 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 31,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,076 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 24,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,631 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 20,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,999 miles

both outer rear seat belts not checked because of child seat fitment.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 6,744 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 XUS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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