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SK09 GZX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 132,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AROUND AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) OS TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,266 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2022 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,435 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)

Offside frot strut top sticking and noisy

Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,435 miles

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)

Offside frot strut top sticking and noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust supported

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,654 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust supported

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,939 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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SK09 GZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GZX, 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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SK09 GZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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