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GK59 XGR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 77,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,341 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,113 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perished inbetween tread) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,354 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,425 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 60,411 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,787 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,243 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,948 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 XGR 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 63.6%.

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 XGR, 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 GK59 XGR registered?

GK59 XGR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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