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EX09 AVE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,554 mi
Last recorded25,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 25,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 23,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 22,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,905 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 20,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged excessively perished 195.50.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,407 miles

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

front & rear brake disks corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 20,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished 195.50.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front & rear brake disks corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,276 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,419 miles

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,209 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 AVE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AVE, 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

How do I check the history of EX09 AVE?

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What year was EX09 AVE registered?

EX09 AVE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is EX09 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 AVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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