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2010 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · LY59 LCM

LY59 LCM

2010 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 156,139 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2010 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Apr 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
156,139 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Apr 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1398cc
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LY59 LCM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
  • 156,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LY59 LCM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Citroen C3 (LY59 LCM) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LY59 LCM Mileage History

  1. 22/04/2022128,520 mi
  2. 03/04/2023140,510 mi+11,990 mi
  3. 03/04/2023140,510 mi
  4. 12/04/2024156,135 mi+15,625 mi
  5. 12/04/2024156,139 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 13,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2010 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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