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GJ59 YVU

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush guide bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 110,658 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front spring fouling body

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside front spring fouling body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 76,082 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outside edge wear

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outside edge wear

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear could not test adult seat belt due to baby/child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap as broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working no brake lights (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear could not test adult seat belt due to baby/child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear adult seat belt could not be tested due to baby/child seat fitted

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear adult seat belt could not be tested due to baby/child seat fitted

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

could not test rear seat belts due to baby/child seats fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,560 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

could not test rear seat belts due to baby/child seats fitted

nearside front wing liner insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,280 miles

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

couldn't check n/s/f passenger seat belt properly because of child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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 YVU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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