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CP09 TYT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,186 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,074 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,074 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,805 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 90,783 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 89,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 87,018 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 83,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,685 miles

front exhaust hanging bracket some corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,730 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 60,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,119 miles

Front Inner disks

Rear bracket ex

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 43,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,890 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc's corroded/worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

CP09 TYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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