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GV59 GCF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,930 mi
Last recorded28,930 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 GCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 28,930 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 28,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unusual engine noise

Pass 11 Oct 2023 25,605 miles

Front noise from front brakes under load

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog carrier

oil level close to minimum

tapping noise from engine at idle

Fail 11 Oct 2023 25,605 miles

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

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

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

Front noise from front brakes under load

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog carrier

oil level close to minimum

tapping noise from engine at idle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,202 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 24,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,946 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on the inner braking face

Rear Brake discs corroded on the braking faces

Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,656 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 23,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 20,962 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,707 miles

All four tyres perished but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear exhaust mount broken off but the system is still supported

internal switch adjusted to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 18 Nov 2015 16,707 miles

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

All four tyres perished but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken off but the system is still supported

internal switch adjusted to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,969 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 8,377 miles

Front Brake disc's corrodied on the inside edge of the braking face.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 5,507 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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GV59 GCF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV59 GCF, 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 GV59 GCF registered?

GV59 GCF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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