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AJ59 GYR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 GYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,971 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 136,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,986 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + nsr tread edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + nsr tread edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

smokey on startup

Fail 28 Jan 2019 119,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

smokey on startup

Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,327 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside measured at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust back box strap broken. System still well supported

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside measured at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust back box strap broken. System still well supported

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,693 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Front brake discs scored

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2015 78,961 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Front brake discs scored

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 6,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,956 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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AJ59 GYR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 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 AJ59 GYR, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ59 GYR registered?

AJ59 GYR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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