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PY59 JYN

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,205 mi
Last recorded123,205 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 JYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 123,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 116,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,712 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 81,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,705 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

slight play in offside nearside front anti-roll bar links

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,704 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

slight play in offside nearside front anti-roll bar links

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,214 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,628 miles

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

advise rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,628 miles

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

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

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 32,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake discs lipped

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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PY59 JYN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PY59 JYN, 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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PY59 JYN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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