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GJ59 DYW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 86,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre castelated on inner.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,011 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Also rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also disks worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,239 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at rear box.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,952 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Exhaust front bracket broken rear silencer

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,952 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust front bracket broken rear silencer

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,737 miles

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

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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GJ59 DYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ59 DYW, 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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GJ59 DYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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