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FL09 OXW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 63,354 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake component's , rear axle corroded

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated/small split (slightly leaking

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2025 63,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake component's , rear axle corroded

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated/small split (slightly leaking

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,148 miles

front exhaust bracket broken off (system still secure)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's. rear axle corroded

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2024 60,148 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken off (system still secure)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's. rear axle corroded

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 57,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,377 miles

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2022 55,377 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,625 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 51,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,451 miles

rear exhaust

Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,451 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 47,550 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,583 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,583 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(advise) n/s/r brake binding slightly and o/s/r squeeling

(advise) o/s/f door check strap dry and noisey when door open and closed

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,124 miles

Offside 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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FL09 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FL09 OXW, 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 FL09 OXW registered?

FL09 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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