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RV59 GRK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,500 mi
Last recorded123,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 123,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 111,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,641 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Mid exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2017 82,641 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Mid exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,174 miles

rear exhaust strap in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust strap in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,582 miles

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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RV59 GRK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV59 GRK, 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 RV59 GRK registered?

RV59 GRK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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