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SBZ 1017

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 1017
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre deteriorated near limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe both front mountings starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

coolant stain on thermostat housing area

rear wiper rubber badly split

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,151 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 64,151 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,363 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,641 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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SBZ 1017 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBZ 1017, 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 SBZ 1017 registered?

SBZ 1017 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is SBZ 1017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 1017 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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