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CV09 URD

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 URD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 121,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,009 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear outer shoulder and worn to wear bars

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear outer shoulder and worn to wear bars

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,460 miles

Front exhaust heat shield lose

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

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded/detached

Fail 25 Sep 2023 116,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated on dash

Front exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded/detached

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,138 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 104,138 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,347 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,347 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,536 miles

advise all tyre pressures topped up

advise front brake imbalance 22%

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise all tyre pressures topped up

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,587 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 URD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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