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VK10 XZU

2010 Citroen C3

Maroon Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,936 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 91,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,181 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 76,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,616 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,616 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,354 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,354 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,673 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 32,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear light unit broken

off side rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,957 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 XZU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Maroon with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

VK10 XZU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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