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BD59 PLU

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,737 mi
Last recorded146,737 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,325 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 113,489 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have very little if no tread on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 113,088 miles

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

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

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have very little if no tread on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,670 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,667 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BD59 PLU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD59 PLU, 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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What year was BD59 PLU registered?

BD59 PLU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is BD59 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 PLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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