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MK59 XBM

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,961 mi
Last recorded80,961 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 73,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,809 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,808 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 58,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,467 miles

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

bonnet release catch defective

Fail 8 Apr 2022 52,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

bonnet release catch defective

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,533 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,058 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 32,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,037 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 8,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 4,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,608 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 4,416 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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MK59 XBM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 MK59 XBM, 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 MK59 XBM registered?

MK59 XBM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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