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VK09 MZX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,462 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,335 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 78,325 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot catch loose

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres close to limit 2mm

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,740 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm & perishing

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 MZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK09 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

VK09 MZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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