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L50 SRH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 SRH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 40,935 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 40,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 33,485 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 33,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,151 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 26,151 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,482 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 24,482 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,558 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 22,553 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 20,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 20,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,500 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 19,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working hose kinked (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working hose kinked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,706 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 16,705 miles

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 11 Aug 2016 14,452 miles

front registration plate loose

Fail 11 Aug 2016 14,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose kinked (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose kinked (8.2.3)

front registration plate loose

Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,594 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 12,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,646 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,942 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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L50 SRH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L50 SRH, 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 L50 SRH registered?

L50 SRH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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