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AV09 FPY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,505 mi
Last recorded101,505 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 101,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,756 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))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,388 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,028 miles

NSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,459 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,459 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,416 miles

NSR TYRE - OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

OSR TYRE - OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,901 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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AV09 FPY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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