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S23 GLA

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 GLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 141,676 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front tyre very close to limit on on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

under vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2026 141,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring bottoming out and rubbing body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring bottoming out and rubbing body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs corroded

front shocks have reduced damping

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front tyre very close to limit on on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2025 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front coil spring touching the body when jacked up

Pass 10 Apr 2024 132,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 119,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear side panels damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2018 90,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,420 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,290 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 38,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,205 miles

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

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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S23 GLA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S23 GLA, 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 S23 GLA registered?

S23 GLA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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