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MF09 XFL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,496 mi
Last recorded152,496 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 XFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 152,496 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 152,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,747 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear DOOR TRIM MISSING

Fail 25 Feb 2020 149,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear DOOR TRIM MISSING

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 143,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,561 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 139,561 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 135,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,366 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

offside wiper blade rubber torn

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,366 miles

oil leak

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,056 miles

offside registration plate light lens missing.

offside wiper smearing slightly.

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 XFL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MF09 XFL, 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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MF09 XFL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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