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GY10 XLE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 123,244 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,317 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot small split

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,317 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot small split

Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,540 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Fail 26 Oct 2022 115,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 111,781 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,382 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,311 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust rear box strap/mount broken

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear box strap/mount broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,206 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,876 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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GY10 XLE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY10 XLE, 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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GY10 XLE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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