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GJ10 ZTE

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,880 mi
Last recorded49,880 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,880 miles

Nearside Front rattle/knocking noise from front shock absorber, no play or leaks present

Offside Front rattle/knocking noise from front shock absorber, no play or leaks present

Fail 5 Mar 2026 49,878 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,242 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 41,382 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

exhaust hanger broke

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,118 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear indicator slightly white

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,587 miles

n/s/f tyre rubber starting to crack

n/s/r tyre rubber starting to crack

o/s/f tyre rubber starting to crack

o/s/r tyre rubber starting to crack

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 ZTE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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