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GJ59 PUE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 122,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 117,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 117,278 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 112,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2021 107,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,436 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,390 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 78,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,203 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on edge

OSR tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2015 52,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 41,678 miles

different size tyres front to rear

slight play nearside front anti roll bar

Pass 7 May 2013 34,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,488 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PUE 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 GJ59 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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