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2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,786 mi
Last recorded52,786 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 PAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 52,744 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,190 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front grease around cv boot

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,569 miles

both rear indicators fading

Fail 14 Sep 2021 29,569 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear indicators fading

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,044 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Oil residue around sump

Pass 28 Aug 2019 16,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 16,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,581 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,059 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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N29 PAY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N29 PAY, 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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N29 PAY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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