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MA09 ORC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,740 mi
Last recorded153,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 153,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,212 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting brackets corroded and adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,702 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,803 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

all exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,220 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,271 miles

slight wear o/side front drop link

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,012 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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MA09 ORC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORC, 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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MA09 ORC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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