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VX09 XUR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,309 mi
Last recorded189,309 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 XUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 189,309 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 189,309 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 188,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 188,048 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL REAR FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 185,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 180,739 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 180,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 169,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,267 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 153,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 129,581 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 129,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 107,234 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 107,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,214 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,929 miles

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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VX09 XUR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX09 XUR, 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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VX09 XUR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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