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LY59 LDC

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 LDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 94,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,524 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 89,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 81,410 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside+nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 75,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,071 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,130 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,821 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 52,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,376 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

Fail 9 Oct 2017 40,375 miles

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

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

ALL 4 TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 8,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 7,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 5,038 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not showing cord

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 LDC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

LY59 LDC is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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