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GL09 OFO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 OFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 129,957 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 129,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,226 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 123,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,575 miles

all rear seats removed at time of time test

Fail 31 May 2018 79,575 miles

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

all rear seats removed at time of time test

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view tape on mirror (8.1.2a)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED/Bracket front of rear box not supporting exhaust

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view tape on mirror (8.1.2a)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED/Bracket front of rear box not supporting exhaust

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,195 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 OFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL09 OFO, 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 OFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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