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SH59 AFK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,959 mi
Last recorded61,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 AFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger corroded and becoming loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush badly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jun 2023 61,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.8, average reading 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger corroded and becoming loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush badly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,690 miles

signs of oil leak on engine

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 54,690 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box belly band corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside and nearside front headlights have been fitted with LED's (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads almost touching discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2022 54,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,035 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,321 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 36,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,176 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,652 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,573 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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SH59 AFK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH59 AFK, 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 SH59 AFK registered?

SH59 AFK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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