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RW52 LES

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW52 LES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 94,136 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Aug 2026 94,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,600 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod on steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture

Pass 30 Jun 2024 67,726 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 67,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 49,944 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,756 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,959 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 34,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 34,435 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 33,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,261 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,660 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 26,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,755 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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RW52 LES is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RW52 LES, 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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RW52 LES is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2010.

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