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YF59 GXB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,462 mi
Last recorded45,462 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 GXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 45,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 44,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,577 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 41,557 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 40,063 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 33,288 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 33,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 31,061 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 31,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,247 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 24,247 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,534 miles

nsr light lense unit cracked but doesnt show white light

Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 13,057 miles

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

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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YF59 GXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF59 GXB, 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 YF59 GXB registered?

YF59 GXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YF59 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 GXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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