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LG59 NVB

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 NVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,400 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose around turbo and DPF

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake calliper has movement in the slider bushes

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded away from pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 plate value and will need to be retested under the same plate value 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has already (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose around turbo and DPF

Central Little reserve travel Hand/Parking brake lever

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake calliper has movement in the slider bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords, on 2mm 195 55 16 87V Laufenn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords, on 2mm 195 55 16 87V Laufenn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded away from pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm 195 55 16 87V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,090 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Central Front Upper cat/front pipe heat shield loose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear wing/wheel arch damaged

service light displayed

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,252 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

high level brake light not working

various scratches to bodywork

Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,252 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

high level brake light not working

various scratches to bodywork

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 88,251 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,847 miles

Offside Front inner wing liner loose

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall and tread

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2017 67,847 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front outer pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front inner wing liner loose

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall and tread

front brake discs lipped and wearing thin

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,587 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,894 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 28,966 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre sidewall heavily perished

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,966 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre sidewall heavily perished

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perrished and front tyres wearing low on 3mm.

advise front brake discs lipped.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 20,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perrished and front tyres wearing low on 3mm.

advise front brake discs lipped.

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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LG59 NVB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG59 NVB, 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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LG59 NVB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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