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GL59 FJF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,224 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 56,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tread Very Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Minor Damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,937 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 43,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,959 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 13,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre has side walls showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,821 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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GL59 FJF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL59 FJF, 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 GL59 FJF registered?

GL59 FJF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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