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FD59 VXC

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 68,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside dipped headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH front position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-Bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm perishing and has play (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm perishing and has play (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 51,587 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (175/65/R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside and offside (only central upper lamp working) (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-Bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm perishing and has play (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm perishing and has play (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 27,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 24,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,419 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 16,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,588 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 10,949 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 VXC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXC, 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 VXC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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