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CV09 UPR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,436 mi
Last recorded55,436 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 UPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,436 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Surface Rust

Central Rear Lower Surafec Rust

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,015 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 48,763 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,476 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,595 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,593 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 May 2019 22,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 22,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,482 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 19,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,332 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 18,332 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,728 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 12,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,778 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 UPR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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