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VA59 PFX

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 PFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,722 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 93,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front reduced light output osf

difficult to hold even revs with throttle

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,849 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 89,849 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 77,081 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,557 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,471 miles

Light corrosion on front brake discs.

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 PFX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

VA59 PFX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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