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VA59 UKV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,304 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch high

spanner warning

Fail 9 Dec 2019 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch high

oil below minimum mark

spanner warning

Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 175/65 H14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop light not working

spanner warning

Pass 23 Dec 2017 54,727 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 54,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired ball joint bolt fouling suspension knuckle, fitted upside down (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,627 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 39,612 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)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,504 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 28,504 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)

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

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

off side front arch linning damaged and broken

off side mirror unit held on with tape

Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,866 miles

front bumper grill damaged and broken

front wipers splitting

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 UKV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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