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GY09 ZRZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,348 mi
Last recorded120,348 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 120,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, bald on inner edge and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn to 1.6mm and inner edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,152 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,169 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,071 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

GY09 ZRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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