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GF59 DFG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 100,030 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe broken and leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens missing

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires at bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,939 miles

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

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens missing but still functions as intended

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheel have bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens missing but still functions as intended

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear unable to carry out full inspection of rear wheel bearings due to bind

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,208 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Dec 2021 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 83,755 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 83,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

both front and n/s/r brakes sticking slightly.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,608 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,978 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 47,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,801 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,356 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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GF59 DFG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF59 DFG, 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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GF59 DFG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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