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VA59 UFX

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 UFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 81,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 81,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 77,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking from securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge through to second layer. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking from securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge through to second layer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,081 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 69,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,335 miles

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2021 65,335 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,346 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 62,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 58,961 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,922 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 54,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 51,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,710 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,845 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,505 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 UFX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

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

Is VA59 UFX safe to buy?

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