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GL59 WHB

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,305 mi
Last recorded112,305 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 WHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 112,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,638 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,638 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,899 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread & starting to perish

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,656 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 69,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 49,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,239 miles

o/s/ mirror casing broken

Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/ mirror casing broken

o/s/f tyre sidewall worn away

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn away

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WHB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHB, 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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What year was GL59 WHB registered?

GL59 WHB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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