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SO59 AEV

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 AEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,342 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2025 101,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,561 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,686 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,016 miles

exhaust shield rattling around downpipe

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust shield rattling around downpipe

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,163 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,980 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,406 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,802 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,704 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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SO59 AEV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO59 AEV, 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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SO59 AEV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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