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GL59 XED

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 132,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Noise from auxiliary belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 132,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 20 Mar 2023 124,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 96,538 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,552 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 90,552 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,422 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Offside indicator adversely affects the O/S/R sidelight.

Fail 2 Feb 2019 84,422 miles

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

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

Offside indicator adversely affects the O/S/R sidelight.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,215 miles

Battery tray loose but not insecure

Both front Lower suspension arm bushes deteariorating

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,880 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,066 miles

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured and also perishing

rear exhaust hanger broken

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 XED is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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