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HK59 LKN

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,552 mi
Last recorded89,552 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 LKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,552 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 69,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 63,666 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs are lipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 63,666 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs are lipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,399 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

engine cover fitted

slight movement in o/s/f steering

Fail 19 Dec 2016 55,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

engine cover fitted

slight movement in o/s/f steering

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,446 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 47,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 40,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,345 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 27,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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HK59 LKN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK59 LKN, 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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HK59 LKN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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