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GL59 YMX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,805 mi
Last recorded37,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,805 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroding but not leaking gas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper half of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror outer casing showing damage(but is secure)

Rear axle showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2025 37,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroding but not leaking gas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper half of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror outer casing showing damage(but is secure)

Rear axle showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r inner sills showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,874 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2024 36,870 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,095 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,868 miles

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

Offside Front Wing Mirror Cover Damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,608 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 32,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,107 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 31,097 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 28,531 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 28,530 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs both inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,849 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,118 miles

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

both front tyres have slight damage on sidewalls

both front wipers split on the ends

Pass 10 May 2013 10,970 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 YMX 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 72.2%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

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

Is GL59 YMX safe to buy?

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