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CE09 XSH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XSH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 69,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,903 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,474 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,491 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 56,489 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear and o/s rear wearing on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear and o/s rear wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,952 miles

o/s front disc slightly scored

Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,182 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 XSH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

CE09 XSH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is CE09 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 XSH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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