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MA09 OPH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 OPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,975 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,975 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 56,174 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,822 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 54,815 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,344 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

some wear to front brake disc's

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,086 miles

some corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,789 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,466 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

some wear to front brake disc's

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,418 miles

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

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

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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MA09 OPH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA09 OPH, 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 MA09 OPH registered?

MA09 OPH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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