Car statistics by year
2010 Citroën C3
Citroën C3 cars first registered in 2010: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2010, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 51.5% All 2010 cars 59.3%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 91,000 miles; all 2010 cars 98,700
- Left at the end of 2025 16,605 70.4% of the 23,578 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 10.3% All 2010 cars 10.1%
- Tests with an advisory 71.1% All 2010 cars 66.7%
- MOT tests in 2025 16,715 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2010 Citroën C3s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 15 years old, 51.5% of 2010 Citroën C3 MOT tests were passed first time, against 59.3% for all cars first registered in 2010. 2010 Citroën C3s did worse than average for their age, by 7.8 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 51.4% of the time (all 2010 cars 59.7%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Citroën C3 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Citroën C3 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Citroën C3 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’04 | 50.6% | 57.9% |
| ’05 | 50.5% | 57.7% |
| ’06 | 52.6% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 51.2% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 51.1% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 49.9% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 51.5% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 53.5% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 55.5% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 58.4% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 61.7% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 65.3% | 72.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2010 Citroën C3
Position lamp: not working was the most common single reason a 2010 Citroën C3 failed, on 16.2% of about 8,100 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (48.2% of failed tests; all 2010 cars 46.0%). 10.3% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 10.1% for all cars first registered in 2010. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.2% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 12.9% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.7% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.2% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 12.0% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 10.2% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.9% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.1% |
| Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Citroën C3 vs all 2010 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 48.2% |
| Suspension | 41.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.0% |
| Brakes | 20.5% |
| Tyres | 16.1% |
| Steering | 15.7% |
| Visibility | 13.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2010 Citroën C3
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 71.1% of 2010 Citroën C3 tests had at least one (all 2010 cars 66.7%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 23.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 17.7% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 11.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.6% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 6.7% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 5.5% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.3% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2010 Citroën C3?
Half of the 2010 Citroën C3s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 91,000 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 69,100 and a quarter more than 114,600. For all cars first registered in 2010, the middle figure was 98,700 miles, so 2010 Citroën C3s have been driven 7.8% less far than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Citroën C3 | 51,000 | 69,100 | 91,000 | 114,600 | 137,100 | 16,041 |
| All 2010 cars | 51,300 | 72,900 | 98,700 | 126,900 | 155,200 | 1,188,752 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2010 Citroën C3s are left?
At the end of 2014, 23,578 2010 Citroën C3s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 16,605 were: 15,467 licensed and 1,138 declared off the road (SORN). That is 70.4% still on the record, against 70.6% for all cars first registered in 2010.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2010 Citroën C3 | All 2010 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| 2016 | 98.3% | 98.4% |
| 2017 | 97.4% | 97.0% |
| 2018 | 95.9% | 95.4% |
| 2019 | 94.5% | 93.5% |
| 2020 | 92.8% | 91.4% |
| 2021 | 90.8% | 88.9% |
| 2022 | 88.0% | 85.8% |
| 2023 | 83.9% | 81.6% |
| 2024 | 77.9% | 76.4% |
| 2025 | 70.4% | 70.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2010
21 of the Citroën C3’s 84 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2010. 2 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2010 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2010 may have been built in 2009, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata) | 24 Sept 2008 to 21 Feb 2017 | 55,166 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata) | 24 Sept 2008 to 21 Feb 2017 | 21 |
| 17 Sept 2020 | Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly | 2 Sept 2009 to 12 Apr 2017 | 1,080 (all models) |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Engine may fail | 26 May 2010 to 26 Aug 2010 | 1,169 (all models) |
| 9 Jul 2012 | Engine may cut out | 21 Oct 2010 to 19 May 2011 | 123 (all models) |
| 1 May 2012 | Engine may cut out | 8 Nov 2010 to 29 Apr 2011 | 981 (all models) |
| 19 Mar 2012 | The amount of power steering assistance may vary | 4 Feb 2010 to 5 Feb 2010 | 2 |
| 7 Mar 2012 | Engine may cut out | 29 Oct 2010 to 22 Feb 2011 | 2,712 |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Engine may cut out | 2 Nov 2010 to 9 Nov 2010 | 1,276 (all models) |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Engine may cut out | 7 Apr 2010 to 21 May 2010 | 589 (all models) |
| 11 Aug 2011 | May cause damage to drive belts | 6 Jan 2010 to 3 Jul 2010 | 1,057 |
| 14 Jul 2011 | Parking brake may not apply fully | 11 Jan 2010 to 1 Jul 2010 | 3,773 |
| 17 Jun 2011 | Passenger may influence brake operation | 29 Jul 2008 to 31 May 2011 | 24,213 |
| 17 Jan 2011 | Rear seat security may fail in an impact | 20 Jul 2010 to 21 Jul 2010 | 38 |
| 5 Nov 2010 | Engine may fail | 10 May 2010 to 17 Oct 2010 | 72 (all models) |
| 22 Sept 2010 | Fuel may leak | 4 Jan 2010 to 16 Jun 2010 | 44 (all models) |
| 16 Sept 2010 | Bonnet may be insecure | 23 Dec 2009 to 23 Jun 2010 | 67 (all models) |
| 9 Sept 2010 | Incorrect subframe bolt torque may affect vehicle handling | 4 Feb 2010 to 11 Feb 2010 | 16 |
| 7 Jul 2010 | Loss of braking efficiency | 11 Sept 2008 to 15 Jan 2010 | 7,760 |
| 7 Jul 2010 | Front axle may detach | 5 Jan 2010 to 2 Jun 2010 | 36 (all models) |
| 20 Jun 2010 | Fuel pipes may leak | 21 Jan 2010 to 2 Mar 2010 | 611 |
Every Citroën C3 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Citroën C3
21 years of the Citroën C3, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (91.9% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (48.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 1,406 | 48.5% |
| 2003 | – | 3,445 | 49.9% |
| 2004 | – | 3,539 | 50.6% |
| 2005 | – | 3,840 | 50.5% |
| 2006 | – | 4,074 | 52.6% |
| 2007 | – | 4,513 | 51.2% |
| 2008 | – | 4,128 | 51.1% |
| 2009 | – | 8,262 | 49.9% |
| 2010 | – | 16,605 | 51.5% |
| 2011 | – | 14,427 | 53.5% |
| 2012 | – | 14,318 | 55.5% |
| 2013 | – | 13,310 | 58.4% |
| 2014 | 15,103 | 13,838 | 61.7% |
| 2015 | 13,290 | 12,366 | 65.3% |
| 2016 | 11,120 | 10,762 | 67.2% |
| 2017 | 20,116 | 19,456 | 71.6% |
| 2018 | 24,596 | 24,006 | 76.9% |
| 2019 | 23,230 | 22,918 | 81.9% |
| 2020 | 12,224 | 12,188 | 86.8% |
| 2021 | 12,692 | 12,267 | 89.7% |
| 2022 | 13,523 | 12,707 | 91.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 16,715 MOT tests of 2010 Citroën C3 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 16,605 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Citroën C3 cars first registered in 2010; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2010.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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