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CA59 NYB

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 163,440 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 163,440 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,281 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Engine tie bar has slight excess movement - NOT likely to fail

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 155,281 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Engine tie bar has slight excess movement - NOT likely to fail

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 144,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 134,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,808 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,812 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,963 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,688 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped and scored on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Wipers clear sufficiently, but grip slightly when wiping

Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 28,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,807 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 NYB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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