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VN10 SHV

2010 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear body damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,176 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from servo to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 72,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative o/s cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from servo to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 68,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 64,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre soft

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

Offside Rear Tyre soft

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 56,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,810 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,616 miles

Front wipers juddering across the screen.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 50,616 miles

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)

Front wipers juddering across the screen.

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall cut. No canvas shown.

Offside Front Tyre inner wall cut. No canvas shown.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,264 miles

advise wheel alignment

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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VN10 SHV is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,928 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 C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN10 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN10 SHV is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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