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GJ09 YVD

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,758 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 71,740 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,468 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 67,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,134 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

emission not teste

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,630 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,195 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,463 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,959 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,959 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,005 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 36,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,580 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 YVD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YVD, 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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GJ09 YVD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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