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GY59 UGR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,566 mi
Last recorded56,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,566 miles

EXHAUST DPF HEAT SHIELD LOOSE /RATTLING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 56,563 miles

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

EXHAUST DPF HEAT SHIELD LOOSE /RATTLING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGES. 195/65/15 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGES. 195/65/15 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 53,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,761 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Very deep cut in tread(marked)

Nearside Rear damage to outer sidewall(marked)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 48,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,580 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 46,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,109 miles

n/s rear lower light unit has damage

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,611 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,799 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear lower light unit has damage

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,536 miles

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

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 UGR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

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

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