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SC09 ZYX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,662 mi
Last recorded116,662 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,364 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,867 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,529 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,352 miles

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

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

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 ZYX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC09 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

SC09 ZYX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is SC09 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 ZYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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