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GL59 YLR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,748 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,981 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,288 miles

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,035 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front wiperblades deteriorating

nsr tyre wall curbed

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,338 miles

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre edgeware

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,198 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,766 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 YLR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

GL59 YLR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GL59 YLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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