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FY09 GXA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 79,441 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached BALL JOINT BOLT LOCKING NUT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,415 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. TRAVEL (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,471 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,142 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,137 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 44,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,803 miles

osf tyre worn to 2-2.5mm

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,467 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,690 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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FY09 GXA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY09 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 GXA registered?

FY09 GXA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is FY09 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 GXA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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