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GJ09 YVR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 91,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,489 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,374 miles

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Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

GJ09 YVR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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