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GU59 ORX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,279 mi
Last recorded27,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ORX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 27,279 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 27,279 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,820 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 25,820 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,220 miles

Offside Rear condensation in lamp

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,520 miles

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

Offside Rear light slight condensated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall some damage

exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,019 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,572 miles

Front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,364 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 21,364 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,109 miles

Front brake discs some corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer some corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,142 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 19,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,509 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,732 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

2x nails in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,741 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 ORX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

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

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