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GF59 ZXZ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 ZXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 88,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,808 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 84,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,398 miles

Bonnet lining coming loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive ( Investigation recommended. ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,723 miles

Offside Front headlight dipped beam image deteriorating

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight dipped beam image deteriorating

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 59,527 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Advise Front exhaust mounting bracket partially broken & Corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,427 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 49,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 41,324 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 41,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 27,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily perishing/cracking

both front tyres worn close to limit (2mm)

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,967 miles

both front tyres heavily perishing/cracking

both front tyres worn close to limit (2mm)

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 21,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GF59 ZXZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF59 ZXZ, 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 GF59 ZXZ registered?

GF59 ZXZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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