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FD09 PDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 119,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,689 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 107,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 98,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,940 miles

n/s front tyre low tread worn on edges

rear brake discs worn unable to see pads and bind n/s rear

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,940 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

n/s front tyre low tread worn on edges

rear brake discs worn unable to see pads and bind n/s rear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,856 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,653 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,835 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,835 miles

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

advise wheel alignment

exhaust hangers snapped advise replace ASAP

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn 0mm on inner edge,advise replace

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrsion exhaust.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrsion exhaust.

front tyres 2mm.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,402 miles

body damage.

exhaust poor condition.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

coolant level very low.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

radiator leaking.

rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 24,589 miles

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

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

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 PDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PDZ, 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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FD09 PDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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