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RO09 ZPW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 133,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r & n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,141 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 118,141 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 102,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,686 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads look to be starting getting low but have limited visibility

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,277 miles

Back box clamp broken but exhaust is still secure at the time of test

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,277 miles

Back box clamp broken but exhaust is still secure at the time of test

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,414 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,198 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 37,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,483 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,304 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,966 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 ZPW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPW, 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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RO09 ZPW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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