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GK59 XFP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,824 mi
Last recorded106,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise only just met NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner corroded scored NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding 26 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 106,824 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Play / rough (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise only just met NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner corroded scored NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding 26 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,397 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 99,397 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deflated (195/65/15 ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rear underbody corrosion

rear axle general corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2023 92,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,373 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 87,373 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 both pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,894 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting bush deteriorated ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting bush deteriorated ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 75,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,675 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2018 62,329 miles

Front turbo heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread getting low ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,325 miles

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

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

Front turbo heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread getting low ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 52,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres cracked and perished

cut in n/s/r tyre but not long enough to fail

Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,072 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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GK59 XFP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK59 XFP, 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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GK59 XFP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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