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AG09 SWN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 136,493 miles

chips in screen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Fail 6 Mar 2026 136,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

chips in screen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,190 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

chips in screen

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 7 Mar 2025 132,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

chips in screen

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,179 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak engine

Fail 18 Mar 2024 128,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak engine

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,997 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat back (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 115,277 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,348 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 101,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 87,640 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BALD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,375 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,375 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,537 miles

Front exhaust hanger detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2017 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust hanger detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,914 miles

exhaust emissions just passed on Co2 readings

front hanger detached

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,751 miles

can't see inner front or rear brake pad's, look low?

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,863 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape and cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slight out of shape and cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2013 28,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,901 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly, tread depth 3mm

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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AG09 SWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG09 SWN, 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 AG09 SWN registered?

AG09 SWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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