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AX59 BYS

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 123,570 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,944 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,016 miles

front tyres running off inner edge

steering arms slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,529 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,529 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate o/s rear number plate lamp very dim illumination. (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,678 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 55,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,886 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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AX59 BYS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX59 BYS, 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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AX59 BYS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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