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VK09 XUU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,926 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 May 2012 26,254 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XUU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

VK09 XUU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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