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VK10 XUV

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 70,255 miles

Front Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,528 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,528 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2024 62,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 62,886 miles

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

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

oil level at minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,265 miles

oil level at minimum

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,121 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 40,121 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,314 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,523 miles

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 28 Mar 2013 12,344 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 XUV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

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