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EY09 VTX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,754 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,710 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,525 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil but cant tell if new or old (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil but cant tell if new or old (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,240 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,828 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,861 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,320 miles

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

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

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

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 VTX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EY09 VTX, 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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EY09 VTX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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