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GV59 XEN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,932 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension hub and strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened susspension hub and strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front light corrosion to suspension top mount area not weakend surface only

general light corrosion to n/s and o/s chassic area not weakend in any way

Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 96,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,070 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,653 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 42,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,888 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 XEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV59 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

GV59 XEN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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