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GJ59 YRG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,757 mi
Last recorded52,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 52,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 49,443 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 49,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

condition of offside front anti roll bar link arm dust cover

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,372 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 48,370 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front exhaust bracket corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,639 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Oct 2022 46,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs heavy corrosion

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,513 miles

Both front tyres splits in side walls

Both rear tyres splits in side walls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 12,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 12,724 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 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 2013 10,609 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight roughness in there bearings.

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 YRG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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