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B3 AAM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,334 mi
Last recorded44,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 44,334 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise new wiper blades

Fail 16 Jul 2025 42,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise new wiper blades

Pass 11 Jul 2024 38,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 4,870 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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B3 AAM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B3 AAM, 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 B3 AAM registered?

B3 AAM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is B3 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 AAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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