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GL59 XNX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 106,054 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 106,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade appears to be too long , hitting nearside wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,922 miles

engine damp

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,160 miles

rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,147 miles

2 x centre exhaust bracket broken but supported

dip stick tip borken

n/s/f top mount slightly noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,519 miles

both front tyres wearing low edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,948 miles

both front top mount slight noisy when turning

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,053 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,053 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,483 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,776 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 30,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XNX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

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

Is GL59 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 XNX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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