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CE09 CUG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear rubber bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be no oil on dipstick??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under rear silencer strap/strap/mount corroded and middle mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working all o/s rear lamps inop ,stop/fog/side/brake (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge /punctured /not repairable 175x65x14 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be no oil on dipstick??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under rear silencer strap/strap/mount corroded and middle mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 75,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,719 miles

Both sills starting to go soft

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both sills starting to go soft

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,451 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Jan 2012 16,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped but not seriously weakened

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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CE09 CUG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE09 CUG, 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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CE09 CUG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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