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CA09 VOG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,419 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 75,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,987 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,471 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,864 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,254 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,235 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 22,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,411 miles

2 rear tyres cracking on outer saiewalls but no cords exposed

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VOG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA09 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

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

Is CA09 VOG safe to buy?

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