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CP09 TYY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,049 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking lightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,943 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 74,928 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,733 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 65,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,037 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 TYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP09 TYY registered?

CP09 TYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CP09 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP09 TYY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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