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MT09 SNU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 SNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 74,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 66,648 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,491 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,442 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 53,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,010 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,009 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,433 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,681 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,544 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,136 miles

foth front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Nov 2013 18,063 miles

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

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

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

foth front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,324 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 14,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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MT09 SNU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MT09 SNU, 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 MT09 SNU registered?

MT09 SNU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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