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KR59 VPV

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2022 113,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,794 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,510 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 99,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,068 miles

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

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

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

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

possible leaking diesel injector (poor viability, cover fitted)

slight damage to offside outer sill

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,067 miles

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 19 Dec 2016 49,067 miles

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

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 35,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,276 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 21,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 21,276 miles

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

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

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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KR59 VPV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KR59 VPV, 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 KR59 VPV registered?

KR59 VPV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is KR59 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 VPV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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