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BG09 GWK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 79,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AROUND EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,482 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 57,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,165 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre has as a slight flat spot

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewalls and tread

Offside Front tyre has a slight flat spot

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewalls and tread

Fail 14 Sep 2015 30,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has as a slight flat spot

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewalls and tread

Offside Front tyre has a slight flat spot

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewalls and tread

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 22,947 miles

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 10 May 2013 19,427 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 19,427 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,954 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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BG09 GWK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG09 GWK, 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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BG09 GWK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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