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GL59 YMV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,779 mi
Last recorded36,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,779 miles

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

Rear both brake pads. anti rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Drivers sun visor would not hold in the up position.

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner broken and section missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe to brake calliper slightly bent. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Two puncture repairs carried out very close to one-another.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer casing split and separated, new silencer required. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad spring clips not fitted to calliper properly.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,816 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 38,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2024 33,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,209 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt mechanism occasionally locks on light load

Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,673 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 29,673 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))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,719 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off unstuck offside (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,264 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 YMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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