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GJ10 LWZ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 LWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 120,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,278 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets rusted badly and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets rusted badly and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe both front mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower wishbones rear inner bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting brackets very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe both front mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,269 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Apr 2020 88,721 miles

oil around engine

rear exhaust bracket corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.6 (c))

both rear exhaust mounting corroded

oil around engine

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,061 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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GJ10 LWZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ10 LWZ, 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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GJ10 LWZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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