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SC09 XMK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 XMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,200 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top strut mounting/bearings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f bumper crash bar bracket hold and corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 88,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area holed and corroded at spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top strut mounting/bearings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f bumper crash bar bracket hold and corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn further till bald on outer edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and is the only run-flat fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 72,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn further till bald on outer edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and is the only run-flat fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle empty, topped up prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 44,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,654 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 28,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,801 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

SC09 XMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SC09 XMK safe to buy?

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