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VA59 LNG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,753 mi
Last recorded167,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 167,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2025 159,054 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 159,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 135,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 127,440 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,213 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 123,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,396 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 118,393 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 106,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,035 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,909 miles

front brake pads getting low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LNG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA59 LNG, 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 LNG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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