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GJ09 ORK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ORK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 91,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,586 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 77,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 75,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,033 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 72,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 68,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 65,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,257 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outter edges

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ORK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GJ09 ORK, 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 ORK registered?

GJ09 ORK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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