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VK09 UWO

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 101,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,852 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2022 84,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,479 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,466 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,942 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,866 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show signs of wear

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,736 miles

all wiper blades split at ends

nail in edge of tread of nearside rear tyre (punctured)

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 UWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK09 UWO, 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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VK09 UWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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