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GJ59 YLN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,030 mi
Last recorded54,030 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,030 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 29 Sep 2022 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,279 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 47,279 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,006 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broke but system still adequately supported

Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger broke but system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 13,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,931 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 YLN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

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

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