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GL59 KNW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective around rear silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 63,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has several splits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective around rear silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,692 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 61,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE MISFIRING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has a misfire!

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,442 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear both indicator lens missing,also n/s/r reverse light lens,

Fail 3 Jan 2023 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear both indicator lens missing,also n/s/r reverse light lens,

Pass 18 Dec 2021 42,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 42,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,847 miles

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

requires brake fluid change

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,042 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 16,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,006 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 15,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 9,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 7,427 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 KNW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

GL59 KNW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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