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LP59 MPV

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,610 mi
Last recorded170,610 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 170,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 166,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion in places

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,597 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 142,663 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 142,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,767 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 129,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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))

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,245 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 115,245 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 100,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,961 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,462 miles

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)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LP59 MPV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP59 MPV, 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 LP59 MPV registered?

LP59 MPV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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