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S30 MVS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,252 mi
Last recorded144,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,252 miles

Front Both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside registration plate lamp damaged

Rear Both brake discs in poor condition

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil residue

Fail 10 Jul 2018 144,252 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside registration plate lamp damaged

Rear Both brake discs in poor condition

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

oil residue

Pass 1 Jul 2017 137,270 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2017 137,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,351 miles

emissions too lean for results

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,691 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 121,691 miles

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

front brake pads worn low.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads worn low.

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,165 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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S30 MVS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S30 MVS, 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 S30 MVS registered?

S30 MVS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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