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GU09 PMV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,075 mi
Last recorded90,075 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 PMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 17 Nov 2023 77,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch biting point very high and also slipping

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,487 miles

Front discs pitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weaping grease, requires a new clip

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,937 miles

Air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,615 miles

Air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,615 miles

Air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,138 miles

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease, new small clip required

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 67,138 miles

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease, new small clip required

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,695 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 61,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,856 miles

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,856 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are split on edges

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure but is preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,656 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 PMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PMV, 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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GU09 PMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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