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DF59 UJL

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 UJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 114,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front cv joint noisy / clicking / found on test drive

Offside Front cv joint noisy / clicking / found on test drive

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

advise wheel alignment / steering wheel not central

Fail 12 Sep 2025 107,145 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,493 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 100,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one segment inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one segment inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 83,121 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,843 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 73,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,250 miles

rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust system still fully supported

Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust system still fully supported

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,182 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 38,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,653 miles

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

front brake disc,s worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,202 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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DF59 UJL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DF59 UJL, 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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DF59 UJL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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