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VK10 XWE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,273 mi
Last recorded40,273 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 38,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 35,489 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 35,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,418 miles

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 17 Mar 2021 30,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 27,552 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 9,356 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 XWE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

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

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