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GV09 ZFY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ZFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,066 miles

Damage to OSF wheel arch near drivers door

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2024 68,066 miles

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

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

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

Damage to OSF wheel arch near drivers door

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Fouls on Front Wing when Opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Fouls on Front Wing when Opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,384 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door fouling Front Wing when Opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Tread Wearing Low in Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,968 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 25,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,562 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 ZFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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