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CP09 TYH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,690 mi
Last recorded101,690 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 101,690 miles

ALLBRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 101,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

ALLBRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,836 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 96,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 88,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 71,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,718 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,718 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 5,509 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 5,352 miles

N/S/R Passenger door damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,352 miles

N/S/R Passenger door damage

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 TYH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CP09 TYH, 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 CP09 TYH registered?

CP09 TYH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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