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GX09 FJU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 FJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 74,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Mar 2020 65,557 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 58,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,857 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,991 miles

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

items removed from boot prior to testing

rear tyres cracked and perishing 175/65/14

Fail 13 Feb 2017 39,991 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

items removed from boot prior to testing

rear tyres cracked and perishing 175/65/14

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,441 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 25,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,515 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 FJU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

GX09 FJU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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