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GJ59 UEN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 95,335 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Fail 12 Aug 2026 95,335 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,899 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 91,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,037 miles

several areas of underbody have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 78,030 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

several areas of underbody have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS WITHIN TREAD AREA. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,193 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - side walls perishing, nearside front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - side walls perishing, nearside front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill showing slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2019 60,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill showing slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,975 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 50,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,896 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking and slightly out of shape

tailbox in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,748 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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GJ59 UEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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