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EY09 XSW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,573 mi
Last recorded168,573 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 168,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure holder is broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and going out of shape strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm slightly perishing and worn outside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure both insecure and both lenses missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure holder is broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and going out of shape strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm slightly perishing and worn outside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure both insecure and both lenses missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,357 miles

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,896 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 130,896 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 103,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,064 miles

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

o/s front wing mirror housing slightly damaged but not dangerous

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,356 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XSW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

EY09 XSW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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