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H12 GVG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,515 mi
Last recorded64,515 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, outer sidewall damage and nail in tread 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,014 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 49,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,444 miles

nearside front inner brake pad anti-rattle shim detached from the pad

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,618 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 16,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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H12 GVG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H12 GVG, 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 H12 GVG registered?

H12 GVG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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