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CV09 UPO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 UPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 67,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,158 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 53,311 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,753 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,834 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,647 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV09 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

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

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