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FV59 UAA

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

headlamp aim slightly reduced

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,692 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,688 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust mount bracket snapped off

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,331 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both rear shock outer case corroded

exhaust back box front mount missing ???

Fail 7 Jul 2020 68,331 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both rear shock outer case corroded

exhaust back box front mount missing ???

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,835 miles

Nearside Front side light a little dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 56,624 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box strap corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,533 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,525 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight deterioration,no cords visible

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,015 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,173 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,587 miles

offside rear outer door handle broken/missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 25,587 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)

o/s/r outer door handle broken/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,844 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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FV59 UAA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV59 UAA, 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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FV59 UAA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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