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GJ59 YLB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,869 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 93,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,089 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,914 miles

turbo heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre perished due to age

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting strap (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre perished due to age

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 27 Sep 2014 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wiper splat

wipers smear screen

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,586 miles

o/s/f wiper splat

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,882 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YLB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLB, 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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What year was GJ59 YLB registered?

GJ59 YLB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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