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GJ59 YVM

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 74,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Catching on body, directional control affected (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 71,590 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has play as well (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,637 miles

n/s suspension drop link has slight play in ball joint

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,637 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s suspension drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,298 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 61,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,335 miles

cv boot secured but due to wear new boot recommended

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 38,335 miles

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

cv boot secured but due to wear new boot recommended

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,692 miles

Oil leak from front of engine

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,280 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 YVM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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