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EY09 NVH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,275 mi
Last recorded88,275 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 78,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 195/55/16v and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror & screen ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Forward one detached(corrosion) & rearmost strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,105 miles

Rear exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,476 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,245 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,245 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,911 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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EY09 NVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 EY09 NVH, 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 EY09 NVH registered?

EY09 NVH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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