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GJ09 OTD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 167,334 miles

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

free play detected n/s/f road wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2025 167,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

free play detected n/s/f road wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2024 165,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2024 165,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 161,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 153,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,168 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2017 17,486 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,073 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,922 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 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

GJ09 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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