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GV59 VZU

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,691 mi
Last recorded85,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,691 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside perishing and debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2024 80,690 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside perishing and debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,371 miles

Advise air intake pipe insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,371 miles

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

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

Advise air intake pipe insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 40,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,017 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VZU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

GV59 VZU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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