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HW09 GCK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,767 mi
Last recorded137,767 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 137,767 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Nov 2024 137,767 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Sep 2023 131,684 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 131,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 123,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper TURBO CHARGER INTAKE HOSE NOT CONNECTED *** RISK OF ENTRY OF FOREIGN OBJECTS AND ENGINE DAMAGE

Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,843 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,382 miles

nsf tyre has a screw in it

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has carcus distortion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension top mount starting to notch

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has carcus distortion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension top mount starting to notch

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,527 miles

O/S/F tyre bauld on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking in the tread of o/s rear tyre

cracking in tread of n/s rear tyre

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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HW09 GCK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HW09 GCK, 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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HW09 GCK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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