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GY09 FKN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 83,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,206 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,198 miles

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

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

rear tyres are deterated and cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

ALL TYRES ARE DETERATED AND CRACKED

Coolant low

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,558 miles

both front tyres show signs of wear on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,557 miles

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

both front tyres show signs of wear on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in x3

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,175 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FKN, 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 GY09 FKN registered?

GY09 FKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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