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CA09 TMZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 TMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 87,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,816 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,476 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,093 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 72,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,123 miles

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

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken but system still supported.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken but system still supported.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD WEARING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4 OF THE 5 MOUNTS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD WEARING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr tyre uneven wear

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,819 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,804 miles

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,924 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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CA09 TMZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA09 TMZ, 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 CA09 TMZ registered?

CA09 TMZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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