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GF59 OUX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,255 mi
Last recorded108,255 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 OUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 108,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,619 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

knocking noise from front

Pass 22 May 2023 91,028 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,580 miles

Front sub frame has general under body corrosion

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play very slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 86,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame has general under body corrosion

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play very slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,483 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 78,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 52,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55r16 should be 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 25,176 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,839 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 20,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to tear along inner sidewall STRONG ADVISE

nearside rear tyre starting to perish along outer shoulder

offside rear tyre starting to tear between tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to tear along inner sidewall STRONG ADVISE

nearside rear tyre starting to perish along outer shoulder

offside rear tyre starting to tear between tread

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 OUX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OUX, 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 GF59 OUX registered?

GF59 OUX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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