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GJ59 YKW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,265 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 71,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,760 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 42,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 42,731 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,905 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,902 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,218 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 13,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,867 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre side walls are perished and cracking

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 YKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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