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CV09 UPL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 117,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 117,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

1x rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,968 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 100,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s stays on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,539 miles

Backbox outer skin corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil and coolant levels low

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear and fouling scuttle (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 84,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,934 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 74,599 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,824 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,302 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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CV09 UPL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV09 UPL, 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 CV09 UPL registered?

CV09 UPL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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