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OV59 XPE

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,781 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,563 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,563 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,800 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,722 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,622 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,241 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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OV59 XPE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV59 XPE, 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 OV59 XPE registered?

OV59 XPE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is OV59 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 XPE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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