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GJ59 YPG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,557 mi
Last recorded107,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 105,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,690 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,213 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources repaired, new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,934 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources repaired, new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,492 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,896 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

hi-level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,446 miles

both rear tyres just above 2mm of tread

Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,446 miles

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

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

both rear tyres just above 2mm of tread

Fail 23 Jan 2014 35,824 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,824 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 26,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,611 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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GJ59 YPG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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