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GL59 NVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,852 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,038 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn normal wipers (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating pads low, discs scored (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported needs back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam headlight bulb (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,082 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,082 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 34,325 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL59 NVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GL59 NVJ, 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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GL59 NVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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