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R40 AGR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 AGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlight in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,166 miles

both rear tyres perished 175/65x14

Fail 16 Aug 2023 72,166 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished 175/65x14

offside headlight in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight slightly misty

Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight slightly misty

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing inner and outer edges 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,327 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces of nearside and offside discs badly corroded reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing inner and outer edges 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,734 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of both discs are corroded and reduces braking area (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output interior has a slight misting (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper rubbers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure cv boot inner clip (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicators too white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age related cracking around the tyre 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side large tear 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of both discs are corroded and reduces braking area (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output interior has a slight misting (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all tyre perishing 175/65/14

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,306 miles

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,223 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,024 miles

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

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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R40 AGR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R40 AGR, 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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R40 AGR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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