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CP59 MTE

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (LACK OF USE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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

UNDERSIDE COATED

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working n/s lamp missing lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket has corroded and faild (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 87,689 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,331 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,407 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 74,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,004 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,004 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,287 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,302 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 MTE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP59 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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