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GY09 GKE

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,862 mi
Last recorded72,862 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 72,853 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 70,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slighlty corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 67,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,446 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam badly corroded at mounting bushes areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 65,446 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam badly corroded at mounting bushes areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,686 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,294 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,547 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 25,500 miles

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

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 GKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GY09 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

GY09 GKE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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