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AK09 FWS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,505 mi
Last recorded46,505 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,505 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,167 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

under trays obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,938 miles

n/s/f tyre persihed 185/60h15

n/s/r tyre perished 185/60h15

o/s/r tyre perished 185/60h15

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,765 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped and scored

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,597 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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AK09 FWS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK09 FWS, 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 AK09 FWS registered?

AK09 FWS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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