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GF59 XYS

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,326 mi
Last recorded109,326 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,025 miles

both rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,719 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 86,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,543 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre thin inner edge

Fail 11 May 2018 70,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre thin inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 61,869 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 61,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Front exhaust mounting bracket partly broken

Pass 6 May 2016 52,687 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 52,687 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 May 2015 42,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre slight perrishing in side wall

Pass 19 May 2014 32,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,948 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 XYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GF59 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

GF59 XYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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