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GY59 FWW

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,850 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close on both edges - 195/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 2-3 thousand miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 50,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides have roughly 3-4 thousand miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front are perished 195/50 R16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,913 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,891 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 41,891 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,413 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50 R16 V 2012 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ribbed and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,954 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 21,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 16,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,858 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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GY59 FWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

GY59 FWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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