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SY59 LGU

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,066 mi
Last recorded163,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 163,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 163,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,892 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 144,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 40,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 36,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,208 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 32,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,598 miles

Emmisions high

Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,823 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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SY59 LGU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SY59 LGU, 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 SY59 LGU registered?

SY59 LGU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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