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VA59 UGY

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 94,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 14,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,320 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,087 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 28,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,384 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 26,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,095 miles

all tyre`s under inflated

Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre`s under inflated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 21,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,254 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 15,930 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 15,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,681 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 UGY is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

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

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