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VA59 UGU

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 39,783 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer boots insecure to joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing off system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,539 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 34,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,102 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 34,102 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 32,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 32,188 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,662 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 28,662 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 21 Jan 2016 26,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 26,715 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2015 25,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing (michelin)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,044 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,747 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 UGU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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