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VO09 GKG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 133,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 133,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,152 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,899 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,393 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,167 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 2 May 2014 85,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,049 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,368 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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VO09 GKG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VO09 GKG, 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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VO09 GKG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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