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S26 SUU

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 57,460 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 56,383 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 55,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 54,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 52,740 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 52,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 50,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,947 miles

inside face of front brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2017 41,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

inside face of front brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight perishing on rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2014 28,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight perishing on rear tyres

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,645 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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S26 SUU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S26 SUU, 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 S26 SUU registered?

S26 SUU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is S26 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 SUU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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