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GU59 OTS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,319 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,790 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 62,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 46,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged casing missing and taped up ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting down outer side wall starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2017 33,626 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,023 miles

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

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,449 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,915 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 OTS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU59 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

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

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