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CE09 OBR

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 OBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 50,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,795 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,006 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both head light aims were low [adjusted]

front wiper blades are worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,452 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,972 miles

Oil leak

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2014 28,972 miles

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

Oil leak

cracks in both rear tyres

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,458 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracked

front brake pads are very low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,639 miles

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 OBR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE09 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

CE09 OBR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is CE09 OBR safe to buy?

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