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AV09 FPX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 82,110 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,009 miles

Offside Front tyre's heavy inner edge wear

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre's heavy cracking

o/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

oil leaks

wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre's heavy inner edge wear

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre's heavy cracking

o/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

oil leaks

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,427 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high repositioned bulb (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake light switch faulty

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,873 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2013 38,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,235 miles

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

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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AV09 FPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV09 FPX, 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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AV09 FPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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