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XLZ 5283

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 5283
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 119,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 116,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (front of rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear lower engine mounting badly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2024 116,925 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (front of rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear lower engine mounting badly worn

Pass 15 May 2023 114,841 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front lower wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades smearing and slightly split

Fail 27 Apr 2021 105,191 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades smearing and slightly split

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,333 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 102,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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XLZ 5283 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLZ 5283, 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 XLZ 5283 registered?

XLZ 5283 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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