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OE09 MDY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,059 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 38,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,921 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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OE09 MDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OE09 MDY, 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 OE09 MDY registered?

OE09 MDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is OE09 MDY safe to buy?

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