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CK09 EYU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S sill has damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 76,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S sill has damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S sill has damage.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/s and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S sill has damage.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/s and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,115 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,128 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 46,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,789 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 28,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.28 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,347 miles

both rear tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2016 24,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 18,469 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 13,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 9,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front brake disc slight corrosion

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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CK09 EYU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CK09 EYU, 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 CK09 EYU registered?

CK09 EYU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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