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VA59 LNJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,617 mi
Last recorded165,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,617 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake disc heavily lipped both side

Rear Heat shield slightly loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,177 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 161,108 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,208 miles

Central Front fumes in engine bay

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 155,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front fumes in engine bay

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 145,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 145,410 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,758 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jan 2018 139,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,910 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,910 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating NEW LAMP ASSEMBLY FITTED REAR (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers split but clearing screen ok

Fail 8 Feb 2014 80,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both wipers split but clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,587 miles

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

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 LNJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LNJ, 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 VA59 LNJ registered?

VA59 LNJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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