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MK59 XBA

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,145 mi
Last recorded144,145 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2023 144,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe blowing in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Mirror housing taped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Suspect injectors chuffing, fume smell cannot be smelt in the car currently

Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,138 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MK59 XBA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MK59 XBA, 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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MK59 XBA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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