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VN09 CEO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 CEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and close to cords, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slight damage (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,822 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slight damage (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and close to cords, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut movement at upper mount

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,561 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

service light on

Fail 20 Nov 2020 77,561 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

service light on

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,692 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 66,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,696 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,176 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,643 miles

rear casing on silencer corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 34,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear casing on silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust casing insecure.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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VN09 CEO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN09 CEO, 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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VN09 CEO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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