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MV09 XBK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,190 mi
Last recorded55,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 XBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,190 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,049 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,105 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 34,446 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R16 Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,449 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Front wiper has slight split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner surfaces deteriorated

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,554 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,453 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres perished and cracked to cords

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,824 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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MV09 XBK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV09 XBK, 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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MV09 XBK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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