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LD09 SGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 SGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 120,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leaking.

Fail 13 May 2015 105,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leaking.

High level brake light not working.

Pass 14 May 2014 87,558 miles

Front Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Breaking Away From Outer Steel Case

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 87,558 miles

Front Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Breaking Away From Outer Steel Case

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 74,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2013 74,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2012 54,492 miles

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields Broken

Offside Front Wiper Rubber Split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,792 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper rubber split

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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LD09 SGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD09 SGZ, 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 LD09 SGZ registered?

LD09 SGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is LD09 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 SGZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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