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SF09 UPC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion - Rear subframe, rear trailing arms, rear shock absorbers and inner sills.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip broken - replacement advised. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 55,072 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,657 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 52,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 49,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,182 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near & Off Side (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 39,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 34,787 miles

Stop lamp not working intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,089 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,034 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 16,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,155 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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SF09 UPC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SF09 UPC, 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 SF09 UPC registered?

SF09 UPC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is SF09 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 UPC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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