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OY09 AFU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 AFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 122,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,506 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,665 miles

Rear section exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Fail 11 Mar 2024 107,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear section exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,694 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 84,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 15,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,675 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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OY09 AFU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFU, 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 OY09 AFU registered?

OY09 AFU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is OY09 AFU safe to buy?

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