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GV59 LUO

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,839 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,839 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 95,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section holes blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,569 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,237 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,050 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,332 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 50,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding Unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding Unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,717 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 43,717 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,169 miles

nearsiode rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearsiode rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,955 miles

o/s/f wheel inner rim slight flat spot

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,115 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 LUO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 GV59 LUO, 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 GV59 LUO registered?

GV59 LUO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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