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SD09 EVW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,127 mi
Last recorded57,127 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,127 miles

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

oil leak engine sump

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,118 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak engine sump

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,335 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger broke

offside rear tyre tread has slight cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2015 42,335 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 158/60R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear hanger broke

offside rear tyre tread has slight cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,193 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center brake in op

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,428 miles

Advise front wipers torn but still clearing screen

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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SD09 EVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SD09 EVW, 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 SD09 EVW registered?

SD09 EVW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 EVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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