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PX09 UMW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,585 mi
Last recorded105,585 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,585 miles

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension

surface rust on front crossmebber

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust on front crossmember

Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust on front crossmember

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake requires attention , brake performance level only just met.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front subframe corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn - 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 84,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure 2nd from rear exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn - 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 80,775 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 80,775 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,429 miles

Advise strip and clean front and rear brakes

Fail 3 Apr 2018 73,429 miles

Advise strip and clean front and rear brakes

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 73,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated and pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated and pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle beam corroded

brake fluid dirty

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,379 miles

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)

Rear silencer holding bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,968 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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PX09 UMW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PX09 UMW, 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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PX09 UMW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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