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GV59 XFG

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,269 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,361 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 113,855 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke emitted. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 110,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

adust light adjuster

child seats fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adust light adjuster

child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 XFG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XFG, 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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GV59 XFG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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