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GV59 UYK

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,445 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 37,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 36,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,480 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 33,480 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,454 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 25,454 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,496 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2017 21,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,341 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,477 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,221 miles

front wipers split

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 UYK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

GV59 UYK is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2010.

Is GV59 UYK safe to buy?

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