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CU59 MZL

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large end slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release lever broken

Fail 1 Feb 2024 163,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large end slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 152,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,840 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 134,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust secondary support broken.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,622 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 114,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty / unreadable (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,357 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,829 miles

Child seats fitted unable to test rear seat belts properly

Fail 12 Nov 2015 51,829 miles

Child seats fitted unable to test rear seat belts properly

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,542 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,212 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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CU59 MZL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU59 MZL, 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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CU59 MZL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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