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RO09 ZLZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,759 mi
Last recorded49,759 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 49,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 48,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,980 miles

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

o/s/f outer cv boot covered in grease, clip looks weak

Fail 28 Aug 2024 44,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f outer cv boot covered in grease, clip looks weak

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,007 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 ZLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RO09 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

RO09 ZLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is RO09 ZLZ safe to buy?

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