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LO59 AEC

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear one of two exhaust mounting/bracket broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear all four Tyre cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,641 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 54,641 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,744 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 53,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,339 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 51,325 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 47,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 42,954 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,497 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 38,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,471 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

n/s rear indictor bulb fadeing

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear wiper blade split

small grease weap o/s cv joint boot caused by pin hole

Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,005 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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LO59 AEC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO59 AEC, 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 LO59 AEC registered?

LO59 AEC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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