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2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 DMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,376 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting adrift and exhaust pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f strut top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,088 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,917 miles

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

front sub frame light corrosion

light corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

o/s/f top strut mount notchy

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,545 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 65,787 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 65,787 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 60,355 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,704 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 53,702 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 47,136 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 47,136 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 39,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,844 miles

n/s/f w/bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r w/bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,547 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 12,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SC09 DMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC09 DMV, 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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SC09 DMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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