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GU09 OMV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 OMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 40,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 38,521 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 38,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 36,561 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 36,561 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 35,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,862 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,980 miles

n/s/f rim damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs very rusty

n/s/f rim damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,749 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 21,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Requires 185/60/15 budget (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,738 miles

Front Brake discs inner side corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 20,738 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working High level not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake discs inner side corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,086 miles

front disks corroded on inner faces

Fail 6 Mar 2015 19,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disks corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,335 miles

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

both front tyres perished on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,899 miles

n/s wiper blade split

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 OMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GU09 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

GU09 OMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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