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LB59 SVA

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 SVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,755 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,434 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 108,434 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,225 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

rear wiper u/s

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,519 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,519 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,956 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,956 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and slight bulge in side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,284 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,573 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 55,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,759 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LB59 SVA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB59 SVA, 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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LB59 SVA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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