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AC51 APC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 APC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 88,283 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 88,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,801 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,500 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 64,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer c/v gaiter clip loose

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,140 miles

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

rear exhaust support clamp corroded and insecure. rear silencer still adequately supported

Fail 27 Jul 2017 38,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust support clamp corroded and insecure. rear silencer still adequately supported

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,621 miles

Offside Front under wing cover slightly damaged and insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2016 35,523 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front under wing cover slightly damaged and insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,800 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,085 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 25,084 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 10,972 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)

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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AC51 APC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AC51 APC, 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 AC51 APC registered?

AC51 APC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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