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AG59 DVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG59 DVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 119,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 119,290 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [[Front brake pads close to service limit]] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield on exhaust manifold loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heat shield on exhaust isn't secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 113,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Deep ridge found, brake binding as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [[Front brake pads close to service limit]] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield on exhaust manifold loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heat shield on exhaust isn't secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,545 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

emission clean

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,875 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust/turbo heatshield loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,818 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both ns/os excessively discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both ns/os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust/turbo heatshield loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,417 miles

Central Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm , 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 96,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm , 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 30 Jun 2021 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,741 miles

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

centre belt cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,059 miles

centre seat belt cover missing

Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,055 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust mount broken off

centre seat belt cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seat belt cover missing

Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seat belt cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,802 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,802 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AG59 DVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AG59 DVJ, 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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AG59 DVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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