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EO09 TYP

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,859 mi
Last recorded130,859 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 130,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Appears to be Incorrectly Seated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn to Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil Spring Appears to be Incorrectly Seated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 130,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Clip Broken/Loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily Worn to Inner Edge exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil Spring Appears to be Incorrectly Seated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn to Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil Spring Appears to be Incorrectly Seated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,011 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Stabiliser Bush deteriorated Underside Rear of Engine

Nearside Front Coil Spring appears to be Seated/Fitted Incorrectly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil Spring appears to be Seated/Fitted Incorrectly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 121,011 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Stabiliser Bush deteriorated Underside Rear of Engine

Nearside Front Coil Spring appears to be Seated/Fitted Incorrectly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil Spring appears to be Seated/Fitted Incorrectly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,801 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 44,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,563 miles

high level stop lamp not working

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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EO09 TYP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO09 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO09 TYP registered?

EO09 TYP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EO09 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 TYP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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