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GX09 BTV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 87,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,472 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Splitting

Chip In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Edges Worn And Perished

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn And Perished

both front top strut mounts worn and play

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet Stay Missing

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bushes Splitting

Chip In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Edges Worn And Perished

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn And Perished

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,252 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 64,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,697 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,609 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,455 miles

All four tyres have crack in tyre wall.

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 13 Mar 2013 26,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,120 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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GX09 BTV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX09 BTV, 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 GX09 BTV registered?

GX09 BTV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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