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ML09 FFE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver door damaged

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,784 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 37,783 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,319 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 35,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,495 miles

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

Nearside Front JUDDER ON WIPER

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,253 miles

Offside Front SMEAR ON WIPER

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,076 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 27 Apr 2017 22,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH SIDES

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,538 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack due to age

Pass 15 May 2013 5,636 miles

N/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

Pass 9 May 2012 2,323 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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ML09 FFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML09 FFE, 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 ML09 FFE registered?

ML09 FFE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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