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CA09 VNY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 30,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 30,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side walls cracking on rear tyres

Fail 16 Aug 2016 27,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side walls cracking on rear tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,339 miles

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

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 VNY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CA09 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

CA09 VNY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is CA09 VNY safe to buy?

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