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VK10 XUU

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,262 mi
Last recorded54,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,262 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,443 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective +rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy poor condition breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fan belt wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 40,821 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,383 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,058 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust System Adequately Supported

Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Scored Inner And Outer Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Clamp Broken But Adequately Held

Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,736 miles

All Tyres Perishing / Cracking Tread Wall

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads 85% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Corroded / Weak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,305 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,112 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 XUU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

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

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