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GL59 OPV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 82,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,714 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp frosted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,279 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,746 miles

osr/nsr tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osr/nsr tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,093 miles

n/s front tyre has cuts in sidewall

n/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

o/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2014 29,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,289 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 24,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 18,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 18,210 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 OPV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

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

Is GL59 OPV safe to buy?

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