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FD59 YMX

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 YMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 118,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( both d bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 118,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( 18565hr15 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( both d bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,620 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 111,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 18565hr15 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 81,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,815 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 75,814 miles

Front Position lamp not working *2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,682 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,234 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,721 miles

oil leak

restricted rear seat belt inspection (child seat fitted)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 46,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

oil leak

restricted rear seat belt inspection (child seat fitted)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 46,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Knocking/droning noises coming from engine

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 38,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 38,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Heavy cracking and perishing to the N/S/R tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play more than slight but not yet excessive (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,641 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 34,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,934 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 YMX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YMX, 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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What year was FD59 YMX registered?

FD59 YMX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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