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G40 BAF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 BAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,348 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 91,744 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 91,744 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 77,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,599 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,768 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 41,768 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G40 BAF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 G40 BAF, 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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G40 BAF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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