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GY59 OEW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,617 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,359 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,031 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,482 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,666 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 12,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,541 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 OEW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

GY59 OEW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GY59 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 OEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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