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CA59 NXL

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 124,759 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door fouling edge of wing slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side combi brakepipes onto front brake calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for play/roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough upper mcpherson strut mounting/bearing seized (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecurely clipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side combi brakepipes onto front brake calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper mcpherson strut bearing rough in operation (2.1.1 (a))

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

there appears to be a slight induction leak from under engine covers

Pass 30 Jan 2020 107,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,720 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam is inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front exhaust hanger is partially insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 83,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexy pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,625 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 74,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,336 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,761 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 40,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,887 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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CA59 NXL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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