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A8 UKY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,112 mi
Last recorded118,112 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,112 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 118,108 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 115,813 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,360 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 78,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out washer jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,299 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,683 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread depth-uneven wear across tread area

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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A8 UKY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 UKY, 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 A8 UKY registered?

A8 UKY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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