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GL09 EWC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,803 mi
Last recorded143,803 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 EWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple On limit at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F lazy, On limit at time of test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both ABS sensor wires routed incorrectly (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 143,803 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple On limit at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F lazy, On limit at time of test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both ABS sensor wires routed incorrectly (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 124,435 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,286 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 97,315 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,001 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Sep 2018 78,001 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,742 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Oct 2016 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,842 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,451 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,755 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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GL09 EWC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 GL09 EWC, 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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GL09 EWC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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