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BD59 PRV

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 98,098 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,997 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,996 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn both sides on front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 74,459 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn both sides on front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 42,684 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 42,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 40,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,719 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING , NOT TO CORDS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,379 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,311 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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BD59 PRV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD59 PRV, 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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BD59 PRV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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