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LY59 HBP

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,073 mi
Last recorded124,073 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 HBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 124,073 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 124,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,228 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 120,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 112,017 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 112,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 86,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,422 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 May 2020 61,963 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 May 2020 61,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 58,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 54,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 54,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,665 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken ,but system is still supported.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,754 miles

rear exhaust bracket partly broken.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,667 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,776 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 HBP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY59 HBP, 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 LY59 HBP registered?

LY59 HBP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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