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AY09 XSL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,281 mi
Last recorded72,281 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,281 miles

condensation in offside headlamp but not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,916 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,264 miles

Could not carry out full inspection of the nearside rear or the offside rear seats/belts due to child seats fitted at time of test

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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AY09 XSL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AY09 XSL, 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 AY09 XSL registered?

AY09 XSL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AY09 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 XSL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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