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GJ59 EHS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,568 mi
Last recorded132,568 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald - inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 132,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald - inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 130,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 128,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,011 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,011 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 94,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 85,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,392 miles

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

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,548 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,016 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 50,016 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EHS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GJ59 EHS, 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 EHS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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