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LO59 DMU

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 DMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

aux belt badly cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2024 85,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,648 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount close to failure from corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 81,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges bald, insufficient tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount close to failure from corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,373 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 68,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 58,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,612 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,817 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 DMU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

LO59 DMU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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