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GY09 BUW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,893 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 86,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,790 miles

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

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

Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,295 miles

coolant level low

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,294 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,393 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,174 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,473 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,526 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,511 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,708 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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GY09 BUW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY09 BUW, 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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GY09 BUW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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