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MF09 VBU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,116 mi
Last recorded46,116 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 46,116 miles

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,871 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 4 Nov 2022 45,646 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at rear

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,073 miles

Exhaust bracket strap broken

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,029 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 42,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 37,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,665 miles

Aux drive belt in poor condition

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 13 Nov 2017 18,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 18,888 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,359 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 17,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front offside outer cv boot securing clip damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 6,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,703 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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MF09 VBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF09 VBU, 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 MF09 VBU registered?

MF09 VBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is MF09 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 VBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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