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GK59 XVF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,288 mi
Last recorded174,288 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 174,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 167,201 miles

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

Front coil springs rubbing against inner wings when suspensions are hanging.

Lower engine mounting wearing.

Slight blow on injector.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 167,201 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Slight blow on injector.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 161,650 miles

Offside front coil spring fouling body when suspension is hanging.

Slight blow on injector.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 161,650 miles

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

Offside front coil spring fouling body when suspension is hanging.

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Slight blow on injector.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 155,276 miles

Offside front coil spring fouling body when suspension is hanging.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 155,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside plate light inop.

Offside front coil spring fouling body when suspension is hanging.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 147,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,613 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2019 127,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,346 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 XVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GK59 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

GK59 XVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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