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GJ09 YVT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

191,482 mi
Last recorded191,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 191,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surface poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil, sump gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light, 2 out of 4 segments not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 191,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surface poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil, sump gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light, 2 out of 4 segments not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 183,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 179,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 179,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 175,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 175,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 162,375 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 162,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 134,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,263 miles

All tyres worn to limit 1,6mm

Fail 11 Apr 2019 121,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

All tyres worn to limit 1,6mm

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 105,680 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear exhaust strap and box corrodeed

exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 15 Apr 2017 105,680 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear exhaust strap and box corrodeed

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

exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,403 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

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

Rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

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

Rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rearview mirror casing damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 61,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 53,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 YVT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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