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VN10 FRC

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,515 mi
Last recorded64,515 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,551 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, close to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 59,315 miles

Exhaust system insecure front silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting welds broken. Exhaust not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting welds broken. Exhaust not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket weld broken - Exhaust still adequately secured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 53,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket weld broken - Exhaust still adequately secured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,937 miles

Coolant expansion tank empty

Exhaust mounting broken - Exhaust still adequately supported.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,937 miles

Coolant expansion tank empty

Exhaust mounting broken - Exhaust still adequately supported.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 May 2015 23,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 18,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 15,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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VN10 FRC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 VN10 FRC, 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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VN10 FRC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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