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XLZ 6991

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 6991
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,042 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 144,041 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 109,645 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 109,645 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,357 miles

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,290 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,895 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,163 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,630 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber not fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber not fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,197 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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XLZ 6991 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 6991, 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 6991 registered?

XLZ 6991 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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