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OY09 AEB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,390 mi
Last recorded121,390 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,390 miles

Offside Front tyre edge wear

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,789 miles

both front brake disc's inner surface slightly corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,874 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer sidewall split***175/65R14-82T/H*** (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall splitting/aged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ***Tyre defective/exposing cords*** ()

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OY09 AEB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY09 AEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY09 AEB registered?

OY09 AEB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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