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GV09 SYY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,066 mi
Last recorded69,066 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,066 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 1856515

coolant level below minimum

windscreen is scratched

Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 1856515

coolant level below minimum

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,640 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 SYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

GV09 SYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is GV09 SYY safe to buy?

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