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AP09 GWW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 117,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,175 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And outer disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight under side corroison

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,170 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And outer disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight under side corroison

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 79,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,817 miles

Offside Front spot/fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,817 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front spot/fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,958 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,183 miles

front brakediscs + pads wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,423 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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AP09 GWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP09 GWW, 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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AP09 GWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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