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G26 XDE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,566 mi
Last recorded47,566 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 XDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,566 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 47,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,909 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,517 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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G26 XDE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G26 XDE, 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 G26 XDE registered?

G26 XDE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is G26 XDE safe to buy?

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