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LR59 GKO

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,115 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,968 miles

Front wipers wearing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 21,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,882 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,988 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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LR59 GKO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR59 GKO, 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 LR59 GKO registered?

LR59 GKO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is LR59 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 GKO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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