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AE09 MKU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,319 mi
Last recorded120,319 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 MKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 120,319 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 119,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,540 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,609 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,979 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,548 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,545 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,680 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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AE09 MKU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE09 MKU, 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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AE09 MKU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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