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GL59 YMO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 102,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,640 miles

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 93,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 83,328 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,067 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,989 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ear exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Feb 2020 63,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ear exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,799 miles

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 9,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 1,342 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 YMO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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