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CP09 TZS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,395 mi
Last recorded42,395 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded by arch

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 41,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded by arch

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules heavy corrosion. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear axle mounting heavy corrosion.

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing heavy corrosion.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion,

Fail 17 Aug 2022 40,769 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules heavy corrosion. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear axle mounting heavy corrosion.

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing heavy corrosion.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion,

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,638 miles

slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,467 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 10,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 TZS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

CP09 TZS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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