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SA09 KGV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 KGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 98,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure fouling on leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,267 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 91,266 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,069 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper/inner wheel arch cover insecuure.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure.

coolant loss.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,620 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,720 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,720 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,711 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)

cv grease around nearside outer cv gaitor,no signs of damage or deterioration

exhaust back box clamp/hanger broken

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

cv grease around nearside outer cv gaitor,no signs of damage or deterioration

exhaust back box clamp/hanger broken

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,856 miles

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

cv grease at nearside front outer cv gaitor,no visible leak/split etc

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

service indicator on

Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust backbox hanger broken

service indicator on

wiper blades torn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,716 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SA09 KGV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SA09 KGV, 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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SA09 KGV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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