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GV09 SYE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,318 mi
Last recorded142,318 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose close to spring

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 134,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn + ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose close to spring

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,173 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,400 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET LOOSE

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,759 miles

Front Exhaust bracket adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,410 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 SYE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GV09 SYE, 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 GV09 SYE registered?

GV09 SYE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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