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ST59 UZU

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 UZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,232 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,833 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,984 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and soft (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,955 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and soft (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,435 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,435 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn alowing bar to slidelateraly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn alowing bar to slidelateraly (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 74,830 miles

Brake pedal spongy first depress pedal goes to floor (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden a/roll bar fouling brake caliper on full lock check (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn alowing bar to slidelateraly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn alowing bar to slidelateraly (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 63,085 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 63,085 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling fouling against antiroll bar on full lock to left (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 16 May 2016 63,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 40,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ST59 UZU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST59 UZU, 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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ST59 UZU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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