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GV09 EBZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 141,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 136,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 136,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,464 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to test o/s/r and center rear seat belts due to pet carrier fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,715 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 125,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,092 miles

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

Nearside Front locking wheel nut head slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working had no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,928 miles

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

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

esp lamp on dash on

front tyres worn on edges-bald on outers

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

esp lamp on dash on

front tyres worn on edges-bald on outers

n/s/f disc excessively scored by worn pad

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,594 miles

front brake pads look low recommend wheels of to check

front tyres worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators and worn slightly unevenly

oil on engine

one exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust held up by one bracket secure at time of test

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

front brake pads look low recommend wheels of to check

front tyres worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators and worn slightly unevenly

oil on engine

one exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust held up by one bracket secure at time of test

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,288 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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GV09 EBZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV09 EBZ, 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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GV09 EBZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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