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VN10 SSO

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 SSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,159 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,547 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 77,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,031 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,057 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,448 miles

Both rear tyres low

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jan 2017 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres low

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 33,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,737 miles

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 SSO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black 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 SSO, 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 VN10 SSO registered?

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

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