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BT59 FCU

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 FCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,186 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2025 112,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front door strap faulty

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,155 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,994 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,818 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,498 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,156 miles

Centre Front Exhaust Pipe, Dual Mount - Left Side Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,951 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower slght wear anti-roll bar joint.

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure.

Nearside Front slight brake bind.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 42,953 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower slght wear anti-roll bar joint.

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure.

Nearside Front slight brake bind.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,560 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk outer case broken, but lock still working.

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between outer side wall and tread, but not to structure.

Offside Rear tyre cracked between outer side wall and tread, but not to structure.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 31,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,989 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,099 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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BT59 FCU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT59 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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