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VK09 OVV

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,589 mi
Last recorded46,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 35,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 22,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 18,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 8,827 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,169 miles

coolant level low

Fail 14 Jul 2014 8,163 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,474 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 7,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,643 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 OVV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

VK09 OVV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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