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GF09 MVR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,948 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Knock from offside if vehicle nothing found during MOT

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,946 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp inop

Knock from offside if vehicle nothing found during MOT

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,861 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 70,897 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 70,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,845 miles

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 64,844 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 58,359 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 May 2016 58,359 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,948 miles

Oil leak

front tyres 1.6 mm inner edge

ns wiper blade worn

os outer cv boot loose on hub

Fail 13 May 2015 51,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres 1.6 mm inner edge

ns wiper blade worn

os outer cv boot loose on hub

Pass 12 May 2014 44,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,539 miles

Oil leak

front brakes imbalanced

steering wheel fitted with a cover that slips on wheel

Pass 14 May 2012 30,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF09 MVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF09 MVR, 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 GF09 MVR registered?

GF09 MVR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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