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GJ09 BWU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,488 mi
Last recorded56,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,488 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 56,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 19,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 17,879 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 17,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished with age

Nearside Rear tyre perished with age

Offside Rear tyre perished with age

tyre perished with age

Fail 18 Jun 2018 15,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished with age

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished with age

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished with age

tyre perished with age

Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 8,048 miles

all tyres perished with age

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 1,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 1,123 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 BWU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ09 BWU, 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 GJ09 BWU registered?

GJ09 BWU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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