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OY09 UJP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,784 mi
Last recorded137,784 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 UJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 137,784 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke after 6 cycles (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,413 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 128,413 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,309 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,296 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted tyre bulge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded through, exhaust secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 111,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded through, exhaust secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

offside side repeater lens missing.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

offside side repeater lens missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn thin on inside edges

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

Rear tyres perished / cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear tyres perished / cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 35,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,069 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 UJP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJP, 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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OY09 UJP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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