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AO09 AWN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,486 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,474 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 82,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,900 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 77,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,900 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,618 miles

n/s/r outer sill damged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,444 miles

all tyres cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,893 miles

o/s wiperblade split

play in n/s/f drop link

rear wiperblade split

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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AO09 AWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO09 AWN, 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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AO09 AWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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