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CE09 CUK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,337 mi
Last recorded66,337 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 CUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,339 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,422 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,012 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken/insecure

Fuel cap outer cover damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet stay clip broken/insecure

Fuel cap outer cover damaged

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,213 miles

Nearside Rear nails in tyre one removed one leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box band broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre one removed one leaking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CUK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

CE09 CUK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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