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AO09 RVM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 123,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 123,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 120,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,263 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 100,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,553 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,553 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,870 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin coming off box

Front brakes noisey

Fail 12 Sep 2014 68,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin coming off box

Front brakes noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,112 miles

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,276 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

Fail 11 May 2012 31,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre 2mm

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 RVM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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