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GJ59 NPO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,848 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,710 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,906 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective AT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ACROSS AXLE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,094 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 103,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 93,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,355 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,323 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,499 miles

front brake discs heavilly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Sep 2012 42,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front brake discs heavilly worn

front brake pads wearing low

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 NPO 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 66.7%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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