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GL09 EWE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,127 mi
Last recorded110,127 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,127 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,049 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,757 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,757 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,631 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,829 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two supports broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,173 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,704 miles

brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,425 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 26,425 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,057 miles

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

front disc s rusted on inner surface

Fail 20 Jul 2012 23,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disc s rusted on inner surface

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 EWE 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 EWE, 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 GL09 EWE registered?

GL09 EWE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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