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GL59 XNM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 73,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cooler radiator damaged and insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure center pipe mounting bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,267 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16mich (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 22,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,050 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 XNM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

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

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