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GU59 OBS

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,467 mi
Last recorded101,467 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,130 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 92,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 83,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,767 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,031 miles

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

auxiliary belt cracking and perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,308 miles

Advise coolant leak from rear of engine.

Advise coolant level low.

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,248 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,348 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,439 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

GU59 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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