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AU09 OHG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,070 mi
Last recorded153,070 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 152,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 147,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 139,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,921 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 127,921 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,928 miles

Front number plate starting to come unstuck

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,442 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reverse lamp (1.5.1c)

all brake discs wearing/ lipping. rear pads wearing

damage all round vehicle

o/s mirror in need of attention

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread tear/ cut (4.1.D.1b)

o/s mirror in need of attention

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reverse lamp (1.5.1c)

all brake discs wearing/ lipping. rear pads wearing

damage all round vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,672 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

osf tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

osf wing, ns outer sill, rear bumper damaged

osr tyre has stonecuts to tread

Fail 25 Feb 2014 62,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

oil low warning lamp on

osf tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

osf wing, ns outer sill, rear bumper damaged

osr tyre has stonecuts to tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,008 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 46,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,961 miles

ns sill damaged

osr brake hanging on slightly

osr tyre has stone cuts + uneven wear in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,961 miles

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

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

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

ns sill damaged

oil low warning lamp on

osr brake hanging on slightly

osr tyre has stone cuts + uneven wear in tread

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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AU09 OHG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 AU09 OHG, 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 AU09 OHG registered?

AU09 OHG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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