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GJ59 YLM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 80,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 46,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,634 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,017 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2015 40,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,596 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,526 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 YLM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

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

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