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BT59 BCO

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,653 mi
Last recorded103,653 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,226 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 96,226 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,745 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,456 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,322 miles

Rear exhaust box brackets are corroded and week

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,831 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking with age (2009 tyre)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,405 miles

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still suported

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

oil leak engine head gasket

Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,405 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still suported

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

oil leak engine head gasket

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,082 miles

exhaust mounting on rear silencer broken(two fitted)

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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BT59 BCO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT59 BCO, 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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BT59 BCO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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