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VA59 UJV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,510 mi
Last recorded27,510 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 27,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 27,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 26,423 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,579 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings/bearings slightly noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 21,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,091 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 9,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 9,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UJV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

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

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