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FV59 XXJ

2010 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,022 mi
Last recorded125,022 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 125,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 124,382 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 112,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,744 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 104,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle wont go pass retaining button on webbing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 94,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,677 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 37,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,886 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 XXJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV59 XXJ, 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 FV59 XXJ registered?

FV59 XXJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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