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GK59 XWE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 106,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 106,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion at rear sub frame

Fail 22 Jul 2025 105,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion at rear sub frame

Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH DISCS BELOW MIN THICKNESS.+ CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD PLUS PERISHED CRACKED ON TREAD.+ UNDER INFLATETED. SIZE 195/55/R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 83,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level below minimum mark

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,539 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 77,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,427 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,704 miles

Rear tyres low on tread and cracking on outside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES CRACKING ADVISE REPLACING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,475 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,437 miles

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

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

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 XWE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK59 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

GK59 XWE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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