MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED\POOR XS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits XS (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits XS (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits XS (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED\POOR XS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear light unit cracked
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and binding on (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear light unit cracked
Exhaust mounting defective SNAP HANGER BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear cracked and perished around tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE09 ZSW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?
CE09 ZSW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is CE09 ZSW safe to buy?
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