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FL09 OYK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,944 mi
Last recorded28,944 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 28,944 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2025 28,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,222 miles

Both front cv boots slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear Brake slight bind ok in rollers

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 27,222 miles

Both front cv boots slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear Brake slight bind ok in rollers

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,462 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,117 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,140 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,711 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Outer CV boot damp

Offside Front Outer CV boot damp

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2017 22,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,012 miles

All tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,012 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,483 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,726 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2014 19,724 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,943 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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FL09 OYK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYK, 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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FL09 OYK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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