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SK09 GZB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,175 mi
Last recorded98,175 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 GZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Slight ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,545 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,349 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no bonnet stay

slight play at steering wheel upper attachment

Fail 28 Jan 2017 70,349 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no bonnet stay

slight play at steering wheel upper attachment

sump pan heavily corroded, looks to be seeping oil

Pass 16 Jan 2016 11,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 11,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer hanging strap corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 53,035 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,536 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)

front wipers torn

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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SK09 GZB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK09 GZB, 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 SK09 GZB registered?

SK09 GZB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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