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CY09 GMU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 32,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,364 miles

Center stop lamp inoperative

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 29,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Center stop lamp inoperative

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,714 miles

centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2020 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres badly cracking

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer c v boot loose but prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all tyres cracking

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Jul 2019 24,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer c v boot loose but prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all tyres cracking

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,453 miles

All tyres cracking

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres cracking

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,282 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2017 17,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,854 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,524 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 GMU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

CY09 GMU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is CY09 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 GMU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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