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VN10 RXT

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 RXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 162,394 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 162,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 156,509 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 151,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wet round injectors no fuel leak detected

Fail 12 Mar 2024 151,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wet round injectors no fuel leak detected

Pass 7 Mar 2023 144,274 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2022 129,234 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease past clip

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease past clip

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,940 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,130 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,114 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 29,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 RXT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN10 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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