2010 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · W17 TBM
2010 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 115,839 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
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W17 TBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 115,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W17 TBM 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 (W17 TBM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. 185-65”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
W17 TBM Mileage History
- 27/10/202395,094 mi
- 27/10/202395,094 mi
- 21/10/2024103,117 mi+8,023 mi
- 29/10/2025115,807 mi+12,690 mi
- 07/11/2025115,839 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 10,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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