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CA59 LCJ

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 146,830 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,194 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 138,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,290 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,105 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 73,661 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,745 miles

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

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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CA59 LCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA59 LCJ, 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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CA59 LCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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