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VA59 BXZ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 105,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from offside screen ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot split

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from offside screen ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot split

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower bottom ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal heavy and noisy when pressed ( possible pressure plate fault )

Fail 11 Nov 2022 96,353 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower bottom ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal heavy and noisy when pressed ( possible pressure plate fault )

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,483 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 85,483 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,356 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 76,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,994 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective flexi hanger is insecure and both rear are cracked but system is not inseure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres both edges are nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear undertrays fitted obscuring part of the test

Fail 16 Dec 2019 69,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective flexi hanger is insecure and both rear are cracked but system is not inseure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres both edges are nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear undertrays fitted obscuring part of the test

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,255 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 61,232 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,874 miles

Both rear tyres slightly detoriated

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly detoriated

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 45,944 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 42,653 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,960 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,960 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,041 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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VA59 BXZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VA59 BXZ, 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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VA59 BXZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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