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R99 RFW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,928 mi
Last recorded67,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No visible locking devices on brake callipers

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,625 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Small stone chips in screen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 37,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 31,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,194 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,194 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 15,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,335 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R99 RFW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R99 RFW, 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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R99 RFW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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