2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CC51 VRC
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 69,604 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CC51 VRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 69,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CC51 VRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (CC51 VRC) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CC51 VRC Mileage History
- 23/11/202255,079 mi
- 28/11/202359,878 mi+4,799 mi
- 08/11/202464,593 mi+4,715 mi
- 14/11/202464,657 mi+64 mi
- 17/10/202569,604 mi+4,947 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Engine bay fuse box (BSM) relay failureSerious
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