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FD59 LPC

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,488 mi
Last recorded124,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 124,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn and starting to debond - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 124,349 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn and starting to debond - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 88w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 115,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger detached, rear hanger barely attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light unit has slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing worn

exhaust system mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,838 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 95,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 83,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap very corroded, and hanger bracket broken, but system is currently adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens hazey

Fail 25 Aug 2018 83,960 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap very corroded, and hanger bracket broken, but system is currently adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens hazey

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust support broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,639 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,389 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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FD59 LPC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,350cc petrol 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 FD59 LPC, 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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FD59 LPC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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