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RV09 TLN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,257 mi
Last recorded99,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,257 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,700 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,992 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,482 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,043 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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RV09 TLN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV09 TLN, 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 RV09 TLN registered?

RV09 TLN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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