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EK09 TSV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 TSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,335 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 90,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,323 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,323 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 79,879 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyres both rears n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,798 miles

Rear rear axle beam rusty/corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 74,484 miles

Front front exhaust downpipe heat shield slight insecure /loose and detached in places still secure but loose fitment

Fail 13 May 2019 74,484 miles

Front front exhaust downpipe heat shield slight insecure /loose and detached in places still secure but loose fitment

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,871 miles

Rear section exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still adequately supported.

Fail 11 May 2018 69,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear section exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still adequately supported.

Pass 18 May 2017 62,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,498 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 54,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 43,547 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewall and tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 May 2014 35,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,419 miles

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

front discs heavily lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,499 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 17,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EK09 TSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK09 TSV, 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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EK09 TSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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