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VN09 EXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 EXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

Offside door mirror casing missing

Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 92,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Fail 22 Nov 2022 87,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing

engine coolant level below minimum

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing

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

engine coolant level below minimum

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,395 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,958 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,886 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 68,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,608 miles

Front brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2014 44,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,385 miles

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

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 EXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EXZ, 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 VN09 EXZ registered?

VN09 EXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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