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GY09 FKW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 93,199 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads appear low

rear tyres wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,212 miles

front brake discs worn

small cuts in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,495 miles

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

parking permit moved from wiper zone

Fail 27 Mar 2013 29,495 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

parking permit moved from wiper zone

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,381 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 FKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

GY09 FKW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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