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GV09 XYX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,182 miles

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

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

coolant reservoir level low

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack within drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed innert edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

coolant reservoir level low

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,282 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,282 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,091 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective reqs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 94,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective reqs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 86,593 miles

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,079 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken bust system still supported

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,534 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,027 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer wall

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,476 miles

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded and deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2014 60,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded and deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,888 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 XYX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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