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GL09 TWM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 TWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp has 50% illumination

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Mar 2021 120,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp has 50% illumination

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,962 miles

Front front windscreen slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge ,and the tyre in a very poor condition [[cracked]] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge ,and the tyre in a very poor condition [[cracked]] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,848 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,927 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,927 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn / lipped

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,854 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 TWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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