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VA59 SXK

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,519 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet prop missing

Fail 16 Feb 2019 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet prop missing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,325 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,971 miles

All four tyres are perished & cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2015 23,935 miles

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

All four tyres are perished & cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,874 miles

All tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

All tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,672 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 SXK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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