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MT59 VPM

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,074 mi
Last recorded110,074 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,267 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,338 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 47,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex, front mounting broken (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,288 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,286 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low(topped up)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,912 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,229 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 13,229 miles

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

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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MT59 VPM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MT59 VPM, 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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MT59 VPM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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