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LY59 LCU

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,893 mi
Last recorded96,893 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 96,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,354 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 69,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 67,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,964 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2021 64,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,573 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2019 56,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 56,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 50,196 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2018 50,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2017 45,363 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 May 2017 45,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2016 39,134 miles

front discs lipped and scored

rear discs badly lipped

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 23 May 2015 29,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,109 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,350 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 LCU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

LY59 LCU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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