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CA59 XAS

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,689 mi
Last recorded126,689 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 126,689 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 126,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 123,345 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 118,583 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front upper strut top bearings slightly rough

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 104,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,844 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,012 miles

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

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))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,167 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

eml light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,988 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,718 miles

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

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 XAS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA59 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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