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LP59 DZL

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened solid beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,020 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 102,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhausted missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,286 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on spring (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,908 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,876 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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LP59 DZL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LP59 DZL, 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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LP59 DZL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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