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FP59 YRD

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,013 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 129,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 121,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 118,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,215 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,215 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,043 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,043 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,529 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 84,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,942 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,320 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,947 miles

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

Front wipers little smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger coming adrift where corroded, however still adequately supported.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,191 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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FP59 YRD is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP59 YRD, 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 FP59 YRD registered?

FP59 YRD is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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