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SG09 GXN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,846 mi
Last recorded49,846 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 GXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 49,846 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both plus close too limit 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,908 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 36,908 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,002 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,624 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 25,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 23,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,216 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,814 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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SG09 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG09 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG09 GXN registered?

SG09 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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