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GU59 XDD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 58,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 57,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,890 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 51,888 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 49,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 45,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,519 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 37,519 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases vary rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases vary rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,056 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inside poss needs traking

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty but not holed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 15,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,740 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 10,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 8,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,763 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 XDD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

GU59 XDD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is GU59 XDD safe to buy?

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