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C3 VEB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,046 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 57,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,325 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,620 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,957 miles

front tyres wearing low

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S door mirror cover missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VEB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 C3 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

C3 VEB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is C3 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VEB 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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