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GU59 NSJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 78,804 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,017 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195-55-16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195-55-16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195-55-16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195-55-16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 40,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 40,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,080 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 39,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 33,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 30,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,537 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW 195-55-16

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,315 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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GU59 NSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU59 NSJ, 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 GU59 NSJ registered?

GU59 NSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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