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MA09 VMM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,135 mi
Last recorded32,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 32,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 31,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 30,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 30,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 29,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 23,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,034 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 VMM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

MA09 VMM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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