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SO59 LBP

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,790 mi
Last recorded143,790 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 143,790 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin fuel injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame,components and floor area corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner arch/strut mount hole and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,547 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s indicator tell tail inop but audible sound

Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken at flex joint and insecure various (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s indicator tell tail inop but audible sound

Pass 22 Dec 2022 135,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2021 127,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight play (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,647 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,498 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LBP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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