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AO59 EPL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,114 mi
Last recorded109,114 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 109,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,219 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,142 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,077 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 75,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,918 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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AO59 EPL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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