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RP09 SJP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,815 mi
Last recorded48,815 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP09 SJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,815 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 48,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,388 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 44,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 36,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 29,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 24,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 23,845 miles

OSF wing mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 14 May 2019 23,845 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 expansion tank cap incorrect.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF wing mirror damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 May 2018 21,602 miles

All 4 Tyre's Perished/Cracked

Both Front Tyre's Worn On The Edges Of Tyre Tread

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smeary

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 17,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,689 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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RP09 SJP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 RP09 SJP, 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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RP09 SJP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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