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SB09 HFJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 77,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wiper switch damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,993 miles

Noise from offside front strut top mounting

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Noise from offside front strut top mounting

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,545 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,100 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,038 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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SB09 HFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

SB09 HFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is SB09 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 HFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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