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SA59 VUR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,830 mi
Last recorded109,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,006 miles

axl crossmember and disks coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,621 miles

both front arms bushes separating

clutch cylinder damp and pipe corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf link play

rear springs corroded

some damage

steering knock, slight play

sump badly corroded

wheel bearings slight noise?

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front arms bushes separating

clutch cylinder damp and pipe corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf link play

rear springs corroded

some damage

steering knock, slight play

sump badly corroded

wheel bearings slight noise?

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,677 miles

condensation inside ns headlamp

knock at coloum area

ns diff seal damp , clutch cylinder damp

slight noise rear wheelbearings

slight play rackend

sump pan badly corroded

wishbone bushes seperating

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

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

condensation inside ns headlamp

front brake discs worn and badly corroded,suspect pads low

knock at coloum area

ns diff seal damp , clutch cylinder damp

slight noise rear wheelbearings

slight play rackend

sump pan badly corroded

wishbone bushes seperating

Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf wing damaged

play in handbrake

slight leak at clutch slave cylinder?

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,616 miles

n/sf wing damaged

play in handbrake

slight leak at clutch slave cylinder?

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,704 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,704 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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 VUR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA59 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

SA59 VUR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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