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EF09 TWC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,031 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,578 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing inner sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2020 22,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perishing inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,003 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 20,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 175/65r14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,884 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,285 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2015 12,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,268 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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EF09 TWC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF09 TWC, 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 EF09 TWC registered?

EF09 TWC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is EF09 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 TWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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