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VK09 MZP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 55,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,136 miles

n/s,o/s front tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

n/s,o/s front tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,857 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 43,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight brake judder from front brakes

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,750 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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VK09 MZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VK09 MZP, 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 VK09 MZP registered?

VK09 MZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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