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CY09 GJX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,578 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 71,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,500 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,335 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount Slightly Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer Held on By Cable (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2018 59,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,334 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,334 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,125 miles

coolant leak

exhaust mountings corroded and broken

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,125 miles

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

coolant leak

exhaust mountings corroded and broken

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2015 46,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall split

Pass 8 May 2014 42,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise exhaust back box braket is coroded through but secured with cable ties ADVISE REPACED ASAP

Fail 7 May 2014 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise exhaust back box braket is coroded through but secured with cable ties ADVISE REPACED ASAP

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,488 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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CY09 GJX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CY09 GJX, 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 CY09 GJX registered?

CY09 GJX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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