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EX09 AET

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 71,979 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 61,149 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 61,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 55,149 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F AND N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Sun visor can not be stored in the off position (Not affecting drivers of the road)

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on the inner edge

Offside Sun visor can not be stored in the off position (Not affecting drivers of the road)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 38,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,890 miles

offside front tyre cracking perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,583 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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EX09 AET is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX09 AET, 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 EX09 AET registered?

EX09 AET is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is EX09 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 AET shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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