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EK09 TUY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of nearside front suspension spring rubbing inner wing

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of nearside front suspension spring rubbing inner wing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,274 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket corroded/detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring rubbing on inner wing.

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing failing.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,729 miles

Offside Front driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,428 miles

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,428 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,152 miles

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,149 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)

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

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2015 61,931 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2014 47,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 47,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 31,326 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 31,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 20,267 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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EK09 TUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 TUY, 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 TUY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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