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RO09 ZPH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 111,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,866 miles

Central Lower heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,778 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/PITTED.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE ON EDGES.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,778 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/PITTED.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE ON EDGES.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,828 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,828 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,688 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Rear exhaust mount corroded & snapped

Rear inner brake pads look worn thin?

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,155 miles

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,589 miles

front discs in poor condition

heavy engine oil leak

nsf tyre on limit 1955516

osf tyre close to limit 1955516

slight play in front drop links

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs in poor condition

heavy engine oil leak

nsf tyre on limit 1955516

osf tyre close to limit 1955516

slight play in front drop links

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,133 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,901 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 ZPH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RO09 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

RO09 ZPH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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