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GJ59 UKY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 69,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,957 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 64,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust hanger partially broken

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,955 miles

Nearside Lower Door sill going soft, not holed yet but may fail next year

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in NSR lamp assy.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Lower Door sill going soft, not holed yet but may fail next year

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in NSR lamp assy.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,942 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 53,516 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres very heavily perished and wearing close to legal limits

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,593 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box strap broken and exhaust not supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,830 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,943 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 UKY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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