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FG09 GNV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,597 mi
Last recorded50,597 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2025 46,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,045 miles

Offside Mirror broken & taped but still showing adequate view

Fail 5 Jul 2024 46,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Mirror broken & taped but still showing adequate view

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,667 miles

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))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2023 44,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 33,963 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 26,312 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 8 May 2017 23,184 miles

eml light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 19,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,685 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 16,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 14,200 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 14,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,931 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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FG09 GNV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG09 GNV, 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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FG09 GNV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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