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FE09 MKZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MECH WORN. RECOMMEND REPAIR

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 82,174 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID CONVERSION (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID CONVERSION (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MECH WORN. RECOMMEND REPAIR

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,668 miles

DRIVERS SEAT MECH WORN

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND CUT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 NAILS NO REPAIR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

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

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed BOOT LID (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 56,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs lipped

oil residue around front of engine

slight displacement of front lower arm suspension bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2016 40,942 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs lipped

oil residue around front of engine

slight displacement of front lower arm suspension bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,074 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,761 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,385 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

oil and coolant levels low

service light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,915 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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FE09 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE09 MKZ, 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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FE09 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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