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GY09 UME

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 97,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside jets (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,705 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,705 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - tyre size 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seats fitted onto both centre row outer seats,seats and seat belts unchecked for both operations/safety.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs only just legal,badly worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal when the new disc pads fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seats fitted onto both centre row outer seats,seats and seat belts unchecked for both operations/safety.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,371 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 25,371 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UME, 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 UME is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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