2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CP10 CPU
2010 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 83,404 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CP10 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 83,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP10 CPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Citroen C3 (CP10 CPU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
CP10 CPU Mileage History
- 29/11/202257,922 mi
- 23/11/202362,308 mi+4,386 mi
- 22/11/202467,793 mi+5,485 mi
- 26/11/202467,877 mi+84 mi
- 27/11/202583,404 mi+15,527 mi
Average of roughly 8,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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