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GV09 ULZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,936 mi
Last recorded138,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ULZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,215 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 133,215 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 127,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 106,011 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,829 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting strap weakend due to corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust mounting strap weakend due to corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,688 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,056 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 ULZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

GV09 ULZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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