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DV59 KNC

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 KNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 104,640 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 104,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 94,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 90,451 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,177 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 74,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,031 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Nov 2019 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,174 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,576 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,462 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 30,462 miles

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

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

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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DV59 KNC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red 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 DV59 KNC, 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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DV59 KNC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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