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AP59 FWO

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,218 mi
Last recorded45,218 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 FWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,218 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 45,214 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 44,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,783 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp condensating internaly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 41,427 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,164 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 40,163 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 36,714 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,195 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 34,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective mounting in front of rear box weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,269 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch splash guard has slight damage at front

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and splitting on inner sidewall

exhaust hanger bracket at front of rear box broken off at bottom but still secured at top

Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 16,837 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 12,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,613 miles

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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AP59 FWO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP59 FWO, 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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AP59 FWO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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