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SB09 FNR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,607 mi
Last recorded90,607 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,607 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,228 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,227 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 47,973 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2012 37,344 miles

Keep tyre condition under observation

Fail 18 May 2012 37,344 miles

Keep tyre condition under observation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SB09 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB09 FNR, 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 SB09 FNR registered?

SB09 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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