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GL59 KMK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,670 mi
Last recorded152,670 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 KMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 152,670 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 149,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 147,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,108 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriated but not insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,011 miles

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

engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 118,422 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,981 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,219 miles

FRONT DISC WORN

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

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

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 KMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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