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GU09 OLG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 OLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 87,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,741 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,282 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,023 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,016 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,836 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,682 miles

rear brake disc corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,214 miles

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,148 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

coolant level low

front brakes showing slight imbalance

front flexi support mount broken away from 1 half of exhaust mount

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2013 21,300 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

coolant level low

front brakes showing slight imbalance

front flexi support mount broken away from 1 half of exhaust mount

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,629 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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GU09 OLG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU09 OLG, 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 GU09 OLG registered?

GU09 OLG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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