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FD59 ZXG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,836 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,886 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,697 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,313 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 29,949 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,746 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 15,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 ZXG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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