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GY59 OAD

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 38,249 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))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Leg Spring/Top Mount Noisy on Lock to Lock

Offside Front Suspension Leg Spring/Top Mount Noisy on Lock to Lock

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount/Spring Noisy on Lock to Lock

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount/Spring Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,120 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 36,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Strong Advise: Both rear tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads

Strong Advise: Both rear tyres showing heavy cracking/splitting and age

Strong advise: Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,790 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs heavily lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear tyre constructions failing and causing uneven treads

Rear tyres showing age and cracking

Strong Advise: Front brake pads wearing close to legal limit and discs heavily lipped

Fail 7 Nov 2017 33,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs heavily lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear tyre constructions failing and causing uneven treads

Rear tyres showing age and cracking

Strong Advise: Front brake pads wearing close to legal limit and discs heavily lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 30,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,353 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,926 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

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 OAD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

GY59 OAD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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