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VN09 UGJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 UGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,589 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,273 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 50,273 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside / Offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 43,891 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,098 miles

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

exhaust back box strap broken

hi level brake light inop

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp inop

isofix child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,472 miles

high level stop lamp inop

isofix child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,978 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

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 UGJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

VN09 UGJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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