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CK09 EZG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,892 mi
Last recorded179,892 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 EZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 179,892 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting snapped - still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Brake pipe corroded at brake caliper connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Fog lamp detached from bumper

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced O/S/F Side lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Bottom suspension arm - rear bush worn, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Turbo exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2024 179,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S/F Sidelight inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F Bottom ball joint excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to N/S/F of vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working N/S/R Side lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut exposing cords when open (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting snapped - still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Brake pipe corroded at brake caliper connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front N/S/F drive shaft spring clip loose on shaft - Securing nut is secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Several nails in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Fog lamp detached from bumper

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced O/S/F Side lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Bottom suspension arm - rear bush worn, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Turbo exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2023 159,762 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2023 159,542 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,591 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,591 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,054 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 50,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2017 45,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2016 37,441 miles

all tyres cracking between tread

both front brake discs pitted on inner surface

exhaust rear box mount broken

Pass 9 May 2015 31,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 31,141 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2014 27,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 23,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,120 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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CK09 EZG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EZG, 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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CK09 EZG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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