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CE09 VEB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,834 mi
Last recorded79,834 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,834 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front support brace corroded and weak

Fail 30 Sep 2024 74,639 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front support brace corroded and weak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 65,116 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,940 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam axle spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,045 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 53,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear 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 VEB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

CE09 VEB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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