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C3 STD

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 STD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing bind

Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,084 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing bind

Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 87,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 80,348 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top bearing/spring noisy when rotated with vehicle raised

Pass 18 May 2022 72,179 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing / spring noisy when vehicle raised

Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,572 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top bush binding /tight - spring catching body when in jacked position

Pass 28 May 2020 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,963 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 55,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,651 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 39,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,364 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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C3 STD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C3 STD, 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 C3 STD registered?

C3 STD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is C3 STD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 STD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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