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CP59 CDZ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,629 mi
Last recorded132,629 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 CDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,629 miles

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 24 Feb 2026 132,629 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,803 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 122,449 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,804 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,569 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,110 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 105,110 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wing when vehicle is jacked up and wheels hanging free

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

Offside wiper blade beginning to split

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wing when vehicle is jacked up and wheels hanging free

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

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

Offside wiper blade beginning to split

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,996 miles

Al steering and suspension araescoorded

Nearside Rear Rubber brake hose has cut in it

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 70,996 miles

Al steering and suspension araescoorded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rubber brake hose has cut in it

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,775 miles

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

rear axle has light corrosion

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,552 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear axle has light corrosion

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,855 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear axle has light corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,318 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to wear.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,217 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 12,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,036 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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CP59 CDZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP59 CDZ, 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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CP59 CDZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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