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GJ59 XJW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,534 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,020 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 98,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,826 miles

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

Offside Rear tyrer worn low

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 71,538 miles

rear tyres getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn off on edges of tread

Fail 21 May 2015 71,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn off on edges of tread

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,910 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 XJW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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