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VA59 UGC

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 175,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 172,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link also bent slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 172,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NB. 3 bolt fixing to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link also bent slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 164,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 164,206 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 154,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 146,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 146,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,896 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 114,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,190 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 65,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,513 miles

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

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 UGC is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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