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GX09 CUA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 70,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 69,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,578 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,578 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mountings broken.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mountings broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,832 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn and badly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - stapped tread

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Jul 2015 39,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn and badly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - stapped tread

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,977 miles

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is coming away from pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

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 CUA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

GX09 CUA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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