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GL59 YUX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,178 mi
Last recorded35,178 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,178 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Both Nearside and Offside Outer CV boots seepage of grease but still secure

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

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

Offside Front Sun visor hinge deteriorated

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens taped

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 35,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Boot switch intermittent

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Both Nearside and Offside Outer CV boots seepage of grease but still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sun visor hinge deteriorated

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens taped

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 26,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 26,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 24,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has water in it

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water in it

Fail 30 Nov 2020 23,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has water in it

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water in it

Pass 4 Dec 2019 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,720 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 19,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,254 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 9,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 9,019 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 YUX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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