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PF59 NSE

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 NSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 140,020 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror repaired with tape

Fail 6 Jul 2026 140,019 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,716 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 Z (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heatshield insecure above rear silencer

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,519 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,313 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,441 miles

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

exhaust mounting at rear corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust mounting at rear corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,609 miles

rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,249 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads getting low

Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,922 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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PF59 NSE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF59 NSE, 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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PF59 NSE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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