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SJ59 GKN

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,121 mi
Last recorded116,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,121 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,850 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,907 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,058 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 69,058 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,957 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 50,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,146 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 41,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,561 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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SJ59 GKN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ59 GKN, 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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SJ59 GKN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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