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GBDA59RHZ

CITROEN C3

2009 · RED · DIESEL · 170,968 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-07● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition20 MOT tests · 15 passed

MOT History — 20 tests · 15 passed · 5 failed

PASS8 May 2026
170,968 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MINORRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Turbohrat shield insecure
PASS16 April 2025
163,377 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYFront turbo heat shield insecure
FAIL15 April 2025
163,376 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too high excessive high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • ADVISORYFront turbo heat shield insecure
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASS9 April 2024
147,796 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL8 April 2024
147,793 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS12 April 2023
129,173 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS25 April 2022
113,566 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL13 April 2022
113,073 mi
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • DANGEROUSElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rear abs wiring fouling exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))
PASS8 November 2021
110,864 mi
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS11 November 2020
100,175 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYheat shielding insecure
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS8 November 2019
91,645 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS9 November 2018
79,926 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS10 November 2017
67,047 mi
  • ADVISORYnearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges
PASS18 October 2016
54,815 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre cracked
PASS7 December 2015
50,835 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS4 December 2014
42,702 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear tyres are of a run-flat design
FAIL3 December 2014
42,701 mi
  • PRSNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear tyres are of a run-flat design
PASS3 December 2013
34,883 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres edges wearing..
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
FAIL2 December 2013
34,881 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres edges wearing..
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
PASS28 November 2012
26,705 mi
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside front tyre
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
CITROEN
Model
C3
Colour
RED
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,560 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-12
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-08
MOT expiry
2027-05-07
Recorded mileage
170,968 mi

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