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FD09 PAO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,395 mi
Last recorded82,395 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 82,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,059 miles

Front exhaust mount defective

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 71,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust mount defective

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 71,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,593 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 61,593 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,792 miles

Front exhaust mount start to break away from exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2017 47,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mount start to break away from exhaust

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,468 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low and perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,037 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,081 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 30,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FD09 PAO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FD09 PAO, 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 FD09 PAO registered?

FD09 PAO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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