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RV59 GNF

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,800 mi
Last recorded73,800 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,800 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

Front brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

Various light body damage

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2026 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

Front brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

Various light body damage

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,086 miles

All the brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

Various light body damage

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,538 miles

All the brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

All the tyres worn 3mm and rear tyres perished. Legal limit is 1.6mm

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

Various light body damage

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,538 miles

All the brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

All the tyres worn 3mm and rear tyres perished. Legal limit is 1.6mm

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

Various light body damage

Various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,461 miles

All the brake discs are corroded and slightly worn but the pads are good and perform o.k.

Both parking brake cable rear gaiters are split

Both rear tyre tread depths are 3mm and both front are 4mm(min limit is 1.6mm

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

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The offside front track control arm rear/inner bush is slightly cracked but secure

There is slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,485 miles

All tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various body/bumper damage

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various body/bumper damage

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,245 miles

emissions close to legal limit

various body/bumper damage

Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,245 miles

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

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (i))

emissions close to legal limit

rear exhaust hanger broke off

service light is on

various body/bumper damage

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,816 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 46,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 9 Aug 2017 42,860 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear seats folded down so can not check seat back or seat belts

Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,860 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear seats folded down so can not check seat back or seat belts

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,345 miles

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

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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RV59 GNF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV59 GNF, 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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RV59 GNF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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