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SC09 ZZA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,475 mi
Last recorded59,475 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 ZZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,190 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 32,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 23,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,849 miles

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

exhaust hanger has a small fracture at centre section but system still supported

Fail 19 Feb 2018 20,849 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust hanger has a small fracture at centre section but system still supported

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust downpipe hanger has a crack in weld, but system still supported

Fail 20 Feb 2017 18,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust downpipe hanger has a crack in weld, but system still supported

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,910 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 16,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 11,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,597 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 ZZA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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