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EX09 PDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 PDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 85,802 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,555 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 77,555 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall has damage which reaches the ply but is outside mot criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall has damage but has not reached the ply but is close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorating but is gas tight

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,692 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin but gas tight at present

Fail 3 Oct 2018 68,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin but gas tight at present

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,073 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded but gas tight emissions ok

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded but gas tight emissions ok

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,217 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded gas tight

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,106 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,184 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 PDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX09 PDZ, 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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EX09 PDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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