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GJ59 YPZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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))

steering track checking

Fail 17 Sep 2025 40,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering track checking

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,122 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 37,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 33,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting strap broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,112 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded & weak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,878 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cracking & perishing to the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 23,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre has deep cracking & perishing to the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,241 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

all tyre sidewalls deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe strap deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2016 22,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

all tyre sidewalls deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe strap deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,183 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 20,183 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)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,180 miles

all tyre sidewalls very slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,940 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 YPZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YPZ, 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 GJ59 YPZ registered?

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

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