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GK09 TFE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,502 mi
Last recorded55,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 TFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,502 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possibly bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously deteriorated, light output affected. (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,385 miles

Front head light lenses misty

Offside Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2024 45,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 35,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,775 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 32,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,823 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 29,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 21,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,434 miles

All tyres have cracking side walls (age).

Fail 16 Jun 2014 21,434 miles

All tyres have cracking side walls (age).

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,934 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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GK09 TFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GK09 TFE, 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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GK09 TFE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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