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GK09 TGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,061 mi
Last recorded75,061 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 TGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 75,061 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2019 75,061 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,681 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14H (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,656 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Jun 2017 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14H (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,159 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 40,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 TGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK09 TGZ, 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 GK09 TGZ registered?

GK09 TGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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