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VA59 BYM

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,948 mi
Last recorded88,948 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 88,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,136 miles

Front *Under bonnet CAT/DPF heat shield slightly insecure*

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

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

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

Offside Rear *1/2 Rear silencer brackets corroded and broken from rear silencer*

Fail 28 Mar 2025 87,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure *Marked* (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front *Under bonnet CAT/DPF heat shield slightly insecure*

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

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

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

Offside Rear *1/2 Rear silencer brackets corroded and broken from rear silencer*

Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective before exhaust rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osr tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,330 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osr tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,254 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,145 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,810 miles

all tyres showing wear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 33,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,112 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 BYM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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