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GJ59 WVA

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,558 mi
Last recorded119,558 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification lock nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by racking (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,365 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,169 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe bracket brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front sub frame getting rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe bracket brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front sub frame getting rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cv boot insecure on inner side

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,663 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,187 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,719 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

slight corrosion on sub frame.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,162 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

unable to see front pads clearly.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 44,162 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer clip. (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

unable to see front pads clearly.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 38,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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GJ59 WVA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ59 WVA, 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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GJ59 WVA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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