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DG09 VPD

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,793 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 101,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light inop

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 94,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 94,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,287 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,052 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 56,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,177 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Offside front c.v. boot inner clip insecure.

Fail 18 Jul 2015 50,177 miles

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

High level brake light not working

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

Offside front c.v. boot inner clip insecure.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,155 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

High level brake light not working

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,822 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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DG09 VPD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DG09 VPD, 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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DG09 VPD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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