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GJ59 YSR

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,321 miles

n/s/f tyre poor/cracks on sidewall

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f cv joint worn

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,331 miles

Exhaust back box band corroded & Insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,891 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,890 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage

Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,155 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,155 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r - not buckled in

Fail 21 Jan 2014 29,968 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r - not buckled in

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 22,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s windscreen wiper split

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 YSR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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