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SG59 SYW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,061 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 103,061 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexy pipe damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,341 miles

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

rear heat shield for the exhaust lose

down pipe exhaust bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust

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

bonnet catch lever broken but working

Fail 4 Oct 2021 99,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet catch lever broken but working

down pipe exhaust bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust

rear heat shield for the exhaust lose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads o/s & n/s getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,646 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,393 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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SG59 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG59 SYW, 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 SG59 SYW registered?

SG59 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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