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CE09 CUH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,411 mi
Last recorded78,411 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,411 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low osf too low nsf too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,282 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,135 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 47,135 miles

Nearside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,818 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,882 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,669 miles

2 front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

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 CUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE09 CUH, 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 CE09 CUH registered?

CE09 CUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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