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GJ09 BCE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,774 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,674 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,673 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,067 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2016 37,562 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,971 miles

slight smearing offside wiper blade

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,528 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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GJ09 BCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ09 BCE, 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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GJ09 BCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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