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SO59 HVZ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and connecting suspension components also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2023 89,286 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and connecting suspension components also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 85,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,588 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger snapped system still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger snapped system still secure

Pass 14 May 2019 81,929 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 73,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,715 miles

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

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

childs seat fitted

n/s/front inner rack joint worn

Pass 6 May 2015 51,345 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,841 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,161 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 HVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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