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GN09 VDA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 58,994 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 46,226 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,671 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 39,154 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaitor has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage top rubber in poor condition suspect both linkages near end of life

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

both rear indicators are becoming discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code P0342 inlet camshaft sensor fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower arm to hub swivel ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Constant velocity joint boot had small amount of grease seen on boot, clean off but no hole in rubber found - monitor.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower arm to hub swivel ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield has several fixings failed - loose but will not come adrift at present.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,149 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 26,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 23,657 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,657 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 20,092 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 17,286 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 17,286 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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GN09 VDA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN09 VDA, 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 GN09 VDA registered?

GN09 VDA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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