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SH59 AFV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,231 mi
Last recorded166,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 166,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 156,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,662 miles

Exhaust heat shield come adrift

Fail 5 Oct 2020 146,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust heatsheild come adrift.

Pass 15 May 2019 126,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 126,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 108,432 miles

steering rack end slight play

Fail 16 May 2018 108,378 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering rack end slight play

Pass 15 May 2017 89,424 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside REGISTRATION LAMP DIM.

Fail 15 May 2017 89,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside REGISTRATION LAMP DIM.

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Pass 12 May 2016 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2016 72,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

Pass 19 May 2015 54,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 54,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,260 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,015 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 37,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 AFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

SH59 AFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is SH59 AFV safe to buy?

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