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GL59 KNP

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer rear o/s outer light lens missing but still showing correct light

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2020 91,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear o/s fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer rear o/s outer light lens missing but still showing correct light

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2019 85,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s rear outer light lens damaged but still working correctly [at time of testing]

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear off side lamp cracked but not omitting white light

Fail 28 Nov 2018 76,273 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear off side lamp cracked but not omitting white light

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,135 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges (185/65/R15)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,181 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15 nail close to edge of tyre tread ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,281 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (185/65/R15)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,303 miles

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

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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GL59 KNP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

GL59 KNP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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