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GJ59 YRL

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,788 mi
Last recorded58,788 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 58,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 56,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,418 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 45,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake discs slightly scored on inner edge

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,699 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,305 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,960 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall perished

Fail 21 Jan 2013 19,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer tyre wall perished

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 YRL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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