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GL59 YLS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,551 mi
Last recorded14,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 14,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 14,178 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 14,174 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 13,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 13,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 13,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 12,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 12,614 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 12,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 12,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 11,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 10,457 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 10,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 9,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 8,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 6,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 5,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,350 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 YLS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

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

Is GL59 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 YLS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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