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GX59 BXU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 109,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 3mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 93,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 2mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 3mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (4mm where measurable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (4mm where measurable) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (4mm where measurable) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (4mm where measurable) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,428 miles

Offside oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,428 miles

Offside oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat-nav/camera (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,561 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn close to limit and wearing edges

cut in nearside rear tyre

drivers mirror damaged but view to rear ok

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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GX59 BXU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GX59 BXU, 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 GX59 BXU registered?

GX59 BXU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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