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GJ09 OTC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,618 mi
Last recorded62,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,095 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2023 58,095 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount juddering

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

Offside Front Top Mount juddering

Fail 20 Jun 2022 51,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Top Mount juddering

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

Offside Front Top Mount juddering

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,758 miles

Both Front Brake discs corroded + worn, but not excessively

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

Nearside Front Upper Top Mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder + 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,614 miles

signs of vehicle standing idle exhaust system and brake discs corroding, engine level topped up

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,848 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,998 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded and broken

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 6,602 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 OTC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

GJ09 OTC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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