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AP09 GWZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 35,937 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,770 miles

Tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,791 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses all ends (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer mounting bracket repaird

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,337 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 11,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,394 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2012 6,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,220 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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AP09 GWZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 AP09 GWZ, 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 AP09 GWZ registered?

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

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