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VN10 SBY

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,920 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 48,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF & OSF wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip aims (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn unevenly & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,991 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 45,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 45,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 45,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,452 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 40,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 37,850 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 34,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK AT SUMP ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 32,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK AT SUMP ()

Pass 3 May 2016 27,793 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,777 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,413 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,330 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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 SBY is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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