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GV59 BJZ

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Signs of movement in front anti roll bar

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,153 miles

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,213 miles

Exhaust hangers are broken.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers are broken.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,490 miles

Exhaust hangers are broken.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,087 miles

Exhaust hangers are broken.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 94,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers are broken.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,620 miles

Coolant level is well below the minimum.

Exhaust hangers have broken off.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,754 miles

Coolant level is below the minimum.

Some exhaust mounts are broken.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,743 miles

Creak from N/S/F suspension.

Exhaust hangers are breaking away.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,591 miles

Drivebelt is cracked.

Oil level is below minimum.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,381 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 29,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,988 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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GV59 BJZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV59 BJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 BJZ registered?

GV59 BJZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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