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GJ09 BWX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 49,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,845 miles

wipers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,393 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant - suspect water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 22,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs rusted through extended standing unused (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 14,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading indicating excessively lean misfiring fault indicated (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs rusted through extended standing unused (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 283 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 BWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

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

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