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SA59 EKT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine managent light on

engine missfire

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,100 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,053 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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SA59 EKT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA59 EKT, 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 SA59 EKT registered?

SA59 EKT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SA59 EKT safe to buy?

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