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CE09 ZSW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,450 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 89,450 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,732 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,322 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,622 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,622 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,287 miles

Offside Rear cracked and perished around tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,186 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,011 miles

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.

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 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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CE09 ZSW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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