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CY09 EOX

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 EOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 117,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer sill very corded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,814 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,533 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer minor leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,368 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2018 79,019 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 79,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,936 miles

Oil leak rack/engine area ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 77,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak rack/engine area ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,075 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,074 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil lamp on

Pass 9 May 2014 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 59,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,652 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 35,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CY09 EOX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CY09 EOX, 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 CY09 EOX registered?

CY09 EOX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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