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EY09 XUE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 100,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 98,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,320 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

screen washer slightly weak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible engine sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,355 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,535 miles

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition but exhaust still adequately supported

crack in windscreen but not impeding drivers view

high level stop light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition but exhaust still adequately supported

crack in windscreen but not impeding drivers view

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,134 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,555 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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EY09 XUE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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