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RO09 TGU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,029 mi
Last recorded48,029 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 48,029 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 48,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 46,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,709 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 40,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 38,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,840 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,840 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,572 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 27,458 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,187 miles

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

all tyres perishing

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,187 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres perishing

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,791 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,730 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,248 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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RO09 TGU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO09 TGU, 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 RO09 TGU registered?

RO09 TGU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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