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ST59 VAM

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 52,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise o/s/f tyre tread on wear indicators

Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 3MM ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,775 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 48,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front discs worn inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 46,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,345 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 44,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,946 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 41,945 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

centre / rear box brackets burst

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 38,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,532 miles

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)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2018 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside wiper poor

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,290 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 32,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,247 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2015 30,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished @ tread.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer in poor condition.

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 VAM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ST59 VAM, 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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What year was ST59 VAM registered?

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

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