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SH09 NHP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 NHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,136 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Nearside Rear mud flaps insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear mud flaps insecure

front suspension components greased

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,136 miles

Emissions not tested due to major oil leak and dipstick snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Nearside Rear mud flaps insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear mud flaps insecure

front suspension components greased

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 4 May 2017 101,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanging off (7.1.1)

Front Emissions not tested looseing to much oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front both wishbon rubbers badly split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,575 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,957 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,091 miles

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 22 Apr 2013 40,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,158 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 9,528 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Bonnet stay missing.

Both front brake discs corroded.

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

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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SH09 NHP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH09 NHP, 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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SH09 NHP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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