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AX09 DHY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,774 mi
Last recorded142,774 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 142,774 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 142,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,820 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside shoulder near second layer very near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside shoulder near second layer very near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit over 1.80 on plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside shoulder near second layer very near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside shoulder near second layer very near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,004 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 72,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,575 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 57,464 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs getting thin

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2014 51,919 miles

cat heatsheild broken/loose

Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 39,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,002 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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AX09 DHY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX09 DHY, 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 AX09 DHY registered?

AX09 DHY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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