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GU59 YZM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 82,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,832 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 70,832 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,417 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 61,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 30,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 22,579 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 22,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 15,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,723 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 9,723 miles

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

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 YZM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

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

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