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BG59 OYV

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,654 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,987 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 23,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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 OYV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYV, 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 BG59 OYV registered?

BG59 OYV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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