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GV09 KRN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 KRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,545 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 100,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 99,733 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 99,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 97,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak under engine and in transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 93,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 93,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall tyre worn inner edge and wearing outer edge

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose (cat heat shield)

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 88,138 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,436 miles

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

damage to outer sill

Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

damage to outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,792 miles

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,040 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,833 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 35,472 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,728 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,904 miles

nearside front tyre low

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 KRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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