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AO09 VLJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,380 mi
Last recorded90,380 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,114 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe ends both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe ends both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on inside edge

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre low on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,754 miles

n/s outer sill panel damaged.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,225 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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AO09 VLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO09 VLJ, 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 AO09 VLJ registered?

AO09 VLJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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