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MA09 VKX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 83,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy and condensation on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall - deep cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,523 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges also rubber very cracked due to the age of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges also rubber very cracked due to the age of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges also rubber very cracked due to the age of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges also rubber very cracked due to the age of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished tyre 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,826 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas. and have surface cracking.

Fail 26 Apr 2022 56,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas. and have surface cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,927 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,822 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 35,539 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 9,930 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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MA09 VKX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA09 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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