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RS54 RFS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,365 mi
Last recorded42,365 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 RFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 42,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 39,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 19,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,417 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 13,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,998 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer shoulders

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 11,997 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perishing on outer shoulders

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,188 miles

scuffing on offside front tyre,outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 10,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

scuffing on offside front tyre,outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2013 8,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,182 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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RS54 RFS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RS54 RFS, 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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RS54 RFS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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