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VN59 DVR

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,037 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,877 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,479 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,772 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 15,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

23% rear brake imbalance.

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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VN59 DVR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VN59 DVR, 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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VN59 DVR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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