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VA59 SZT

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 SZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

muddy test

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,795 miles

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

THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE IS MUDDY

Fail 3 Apr 2025 93,790 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage (10.1 (r))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE IS MUDDY

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,588 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,441 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,351 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,634 miles

exhaust backbox front hanger weld broken

Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust backbox front hanger weld broken

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,218 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

slight cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,026 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 SZT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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