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AV59 OPY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 41,158 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,111 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 37,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 28,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,992 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 15,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,700 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 13,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,674 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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AV59 OPY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV59 OPY, 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 AV59 OPY registered?

AV59 OPY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is AV59 OPY safe to buy?

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