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CE09 SBU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,260 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 101,260 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,939 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in contact with floor pan chassis

registration lamps lenses missing and n/s insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2021 83,939 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s coil spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in contact with floor pan chassis

registration lamps lenses missing and n/s insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,628 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,860 miles

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

both front fog lamps Not working

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 33,715 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,262 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 19,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,993 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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CE09 SBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE09 SBU, 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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CE09 SBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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