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X111 XHR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 XHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,662 miles

reverse light out

Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light out

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,875 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,875 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms, inner bushes heavily cracked and delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damged

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

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

Offside sun visor slightly insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damged

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

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

Offside sun visor slightly insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,095 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,094 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,144 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts(edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts(edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,389 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,669 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,644 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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X111 XHR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 X111 XHR, 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 X111 XHR registered?

X111 XHR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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