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GY59 BUP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,559 mi
Last recorded179,559 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 179,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 176,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 172,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 167,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 161,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 142,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 106,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 57,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,053 miles

front tyres 3mm

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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GY59 BUP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY59 BUP, 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 GY59 BUP registered?

GY59 BUP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 BUP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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