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GF59 ZYU

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 102,149 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 102,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 91,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,267 miles

front brakes worn

offside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,266 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front brakes worn

offside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,779 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,940 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount insecure (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,706 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust strap boke

service light on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 52,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust strap boke

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,378 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,378 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,472 miles

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 ZYU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

GF59 ZYU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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