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LY59 LCN

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 71,404 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

front bumper crash damage

Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 60,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer skin corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 49,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Silencer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,837 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 41,837 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,728 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,711 miles

Front Both front discs worn

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 17,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 13,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r discs is worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 625 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 LCN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCN, 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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LY59 LCN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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