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MT09 OSW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,425 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking & perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing & cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 112,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking & perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing & cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 98,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 98,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,389 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box hanger broken sercured with wire (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,333 miles

Rear tyres are perished alongside the front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2016 69,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 69,350 miles

Stop lamp not working O/S,N/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,112 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyes low tread 2mm 195/55/16

Fail 12 Jan 2013 37,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,566 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 24,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MT09 OSW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT09 OSW, 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 MT09 OSW registered?

MT09 OSW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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