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AO09 OVD

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,442 mi
Last recorded105,442 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Offside Front wiper blade slightly streaks across screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front inner brake pads look low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,442 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Offside Front wiper blade slightly streaks across screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

both sides front inner brake pads look low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smear across screen

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyres low on treads (3mm)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 OVD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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