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LY59 FHP

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,523 mi
Last recorded61,523 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,781 miles

both front tyres starting to split on inner walls

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,016 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,098 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 42,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear exhaust mounts corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,204 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,155 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,755 miles

rear exhaust box front mount broken

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,052 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 26,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,644 miles

both front tyres wearingon edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 19,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 19,325 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 16,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,177 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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LY59 FHP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LY59 FHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 FHP registered?

LY59 FHP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is LY59 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FHP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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