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SC09 DSY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 DSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,743 miles

Engine management light ON

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,741 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light ON

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front brake pads low

engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,780 miles

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Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,686 miles

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

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Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,275 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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SC09 DSY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DSY, 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 SC09 DSY registered?

SC09 DSY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SC09 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 DSY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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