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GL59 XNP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,720 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,897 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,332 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,434 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 40,434 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,380 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,858 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,370 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 XNP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

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

Is GL59 XNP safe to buy?

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