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GU09 PKV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,099 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,099 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,443 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,566 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,182 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,584 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,907 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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GU09 PKV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

GU09 PKV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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