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CP09 CWU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 CWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 162,316 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,024 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still well supported

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,474 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tire worn badly on the inner edge not long until the cords are exposed

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

Offside Rear slight bind from wheel

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

front catalyst heat shield loose

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tire worn badly on the inner edge not long until the cords are exposed

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

Offside Rear slight bind from wheel

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

front catalyst heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,879 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,643 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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CP09 CWU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP09 CWU, 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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CP09 CWU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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