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BG59 NOF

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,652 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle is loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing has noise lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing has noise lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers /under trays fitted

front sub frame has corrosion

n/s/r bumper has damage

o/s front bumper has damage

o/s outer sill has corrosion

o/s/r brake is sticking

o/s/r tyre has cracks

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s& n/s

rear number plate faded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle is loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing has noise lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing has noise lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers /under trays fitted

front brake pads very low

front sub frame has corrosion

n/s/r bumper has damage

o/s front bumper has damage

o/s outer sill has corrosion

o/s/r brake is sticking

o/s/r tyre has cracks

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s& n/s

rear number plate faded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,412 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion inner side

2 front wiper blade just in limit

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

covers /under trays fitted

front bumper has damage

front sub frame has corrosion

low engine mount has cracks /play

rear chassis has corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

Fail 14 Apr 2025 77,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front brake disc have corrosion inner side

2 front wiper blade just in limit

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

covers /under trays fitted

front bumper has damage

front sub frame has corrosion

low engine mount has cracks /play

n/s/f lower arm bushes have crack /play

rear chassis has corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm bushes have slight cracks /play

Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,446 miles

2 rear brake disc have corrosion

center rear brake light more than 50%

covers /under trays

front lower arms rear bush has cracks o/s/f & n/s/f

n/s/r brake sticking

slight play on o/s/f shocker

Fail 17 Apr 2023 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2 rear brake disc have corrosion

center rear brake light more than 50%

covers /under trays

front lower arms rear bush has cracks o/s/f & n/s/f

n/s/r brake sticking

Pass 4 May 2022 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

n/s/o/s rear chassis floor corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracking perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracking perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

n/s/o/s rear chassis floor corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 64,735 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/o/s rear child seats fitted cannot check seat belts

Fail 17 May 2021 64,735 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/o/s rear child seats fitted cannot check seat belts

Pass 19 May 2020 62,601 miles

Central front heat shield loose around catalyst slightly noise

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

slight noise from steering on lock to lock o/s/front top shocker

Pass 16 May 2019 60,150 miles

Central Front heat shield loose around catalyst

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/o/s rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

Fail 16 May 2019 60,150 miles

Central Front heat shield loose around catalyst

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/o/s rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

Pass 17 May 2018 56,470 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 56,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 52,597 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracking on outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking on outer side wall

Fail 19 May 2017 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracking on outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking on outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2016 48,245 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

front steering inner joint slight play

Fail 9 May 2016 48,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low also nail in tread

child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

front steering inner joint slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 43,699 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,485 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,449 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 34,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,262 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 32,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs poor condition

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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BG59 NOF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG59 NOF, 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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BG59 NOF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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