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GL59 FJZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,961 miles

Lower radiator mounts damaged

Front bumper and grill damaged

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 50,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper and grill damaged

Lower radiator mounts damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,968 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Oct 2022 48,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,764 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 44,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 39,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loos (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust bracket broken

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 38,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loos (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust bracket broken

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,129 miles

Engine management light on

Slight oil leak from lower engine area

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter secure but losing some grease

Nearside Front Rear view mirror providing view to the rear but does not have full range of movement.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter secure but losing some grease

Nearside Front Rear view mirror providing view to the rear but does not have full range of movement.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,035 miles

small amount of grease weeped from nearside outer CV boot, not letting dirt in. Rear exhaust mount corrorded away at weld, front starting to corrord away, however still supported at present.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,038 miles

both n/s tyres perishing

center exhaust mount brocken

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one of exhaust mountes broken (rear box)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 18,045 miles

Offside Rear 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one of exhaust mountes broken (rear box)

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 FJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL59 FJZ, 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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GL59 FJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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