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GF09 OPW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,134 mi
Last recorded146,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 OPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2022 146,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 113,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,351 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,118 miles

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

rear exhaust band corroded but still adequately supported

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust band corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,773 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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GF09 OPW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF09 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

GF09 OPW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is GF09 OPW safe to buy?

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