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SH58 ZZR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 ZZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,110 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 82,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,320 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2023 67,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,673 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,673 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,728 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,256 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,394 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 43,392 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,124 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 21,133 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 16 Jan 2013 21,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,967 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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SH58 ZZR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SH58 ZZR, 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 SH58 ZZR registered?

SH58 ZZR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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