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OIG 2951

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 2951
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,707 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,896 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,200 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device obviously defective ABS pump ? leaking (1.1.19 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,547 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,521 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,951 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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OIG 2951 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OIG 2951, 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 OIG 2951 registered?

OIG 2951 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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