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SB09 HFD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,604 mi
Last recorded94,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,604 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,267 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,213 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,308 miles

Central exhaust hanger snapped

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 82,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central exhaust hanger snapped

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced securing clip broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced securing clip broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb during MOT (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and feathered on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced housing cracked and a clip broken on unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and feathered on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced housing cracked and a clip broken on unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb inserted upside down in holder (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,628 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 47,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 May 2012 47,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre 3mm

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 HFD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

SB09 HFD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is SB09 HFD safe to buy?

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