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AO59 AZB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 AZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 131,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,596 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 118,380 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 118,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,743 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,425 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,364 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,364 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,792 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,318 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Off side rear brake pad spring not fitted correctly

rear exhaust box inner mount broken

Fail 5 Sep 2015 72,318 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Off side rear brake pad spring not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box inner mount broken

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,594 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 1 Sep 2013 52,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre on 3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2013 52,325 miles

near side front tyre on 3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 39,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO59 AZB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO59 AZB, 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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AO59 AZB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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