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AV09 FRN

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,595 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill underneath corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sill under floor corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,697 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 76,697 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot beginning to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot beginning to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,274 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak oil leak from sump area

Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak oil leak from sump area

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked but no cords showing

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked but no cords showing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,072 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 45,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,801 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,693 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 FRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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