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CP59 ULO

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 ULO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 113,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 111,285 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 111,285 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,128 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 110,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 103,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,660 miles

Advise rear tyres different size to front tyres

Advise tyre pressure check

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,386 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,029 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust corroded badly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,753 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 67,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,296 miles

Advise slight oil leak from sump nut

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,296 miles

Advise slight oil leak from sump nut

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section supporting bracket/bar deteriorated, supported by other means

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,243 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section supporting bracket/bar deteriorated, supported by other means

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,071 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in between tread

Fail 19 Sep 2015 45,071 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in between tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,744 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Sep 2014 37,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,548 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 28,548 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 ULO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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