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VA59 UHW

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,033 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 41,039 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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 11 Jan 2021 39,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,651 miles

Rear silencer rear mounting loose on body

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,064 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 33,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,326 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 30,326 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,798 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2013 14,798 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UHW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

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

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