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CV09 URP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 URP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,203 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded but Not Excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,069 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY, REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED & REAR BOX RUSTY & BLOWING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SERVICE & ENGINE MANAGMENT WARINGS ON

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY, REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED & REAR BOX RUSTY & BLOWING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SERVICE & ENGINE MANAGMENT WARINGS ON

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3 nails in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,077 miles

Rear exhaust foremost bracket detached

Rear exhaust secured with cable tie

Fail 12 Aug 2014 40,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust foremost bracket detached

Rear exhaust secured with cable tie

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,911 miles

advise both rear exhaust supports deteriated at time of test ( Further investigation to these area's are advised shortly )

advise nearside front wiperblade starting to smear windscreen at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 26,769 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 URP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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