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MX59 YPU

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,586 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/s number plate light not working [at time of testing] (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,931 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust hangers deteriorated.middle hanger missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Unable to check rear seat belts, due to items in the back of vehicle.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 47,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Unable to check rear seat belts, due to items in the back of vehicle.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 42,866 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,784 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,708 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,179 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 24,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

spare wheel missing

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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MX59 YPU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX59 YPU, 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 MX59 YPU registered?

MX59 YPU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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