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RE09 VEU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,919 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,917 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,632 miles

Nearside Front drop link ball joint worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,384 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,276 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 29,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RE09 VEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE09 VEU, 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 RE09 VEU registered?

RE09 VEU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is RE09 VEU safe to buy?

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