2010 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · YY10 FLM
2010 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2010. Recorded mileage 85,435 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,435 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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YY10 FLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2025
- 85,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY10 FLM 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 (YY10 FLM) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YY10 FLM Mileage History
- 24/06/202273,408 mi
- 11/05/202379,615 mi+6,207 mi
- 15/05/202379,615 mi
- 16/04/202482,846 mi+3,231 mi
- 28/04/202585,435 mi+2,589 mi
Average of roughly 4,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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