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SB09 JXW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 77,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,894 miles

1 wheel bolt in all wheels of the wrong type but wheels secure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket needs welded and back box strap corroded and heatshield insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

1 wheel bolt in all wheels of the wrong type but wheels secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,726 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wiper leaves light streak

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 205/45/17

Rear exhaust back box support band broken back box still supported

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

each wheel has one wheel bolt that is the wrong style of wheel bolt for the car but is still securing the wheel to the vehicle

engine covers fitted

engine oil low

Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

each wheel has one wheel bolt that is the wrong style of wheel bolt for the car but is still securing the wheel to the vehicle

engine covers fitted

engine oil low

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

exhaust backbox support band broken. backlbox still supported

exhaust rear 1x support bracket broken

offside rear tyre outer edge worn. 205/45/17

offside wiper leaves light streak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,662 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil low

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

exhaust backbox support band broken. backlbox still supported

exhaust rear 1x support bracket broken

offside rear tyre outer edge worn. 205/45/17

offside wiper leaves light streak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,835 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,281 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,281 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 12,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,878 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 JXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JXW, 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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SB09 JXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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