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SH59 LLX

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 LLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,495 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,495 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 99,660 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,071 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,069 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,311 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,930 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust front flexy joint week

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,249 miles

auxiliary drive belt poor condition

both front and offside rear tyres worn / cracking / poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front brakes show a brake imbalance

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

offside rear number plate lamp bulb cover missing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

auxiliary drive belt poor condition

both front and offside rear tyres worn / cracking / poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front brakes show a brake imbalance

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

offside rear number plate lamp bulb cover missing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Tire has cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tire has cracking in sidewalls

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tire has cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tire has cracking in sidewalls

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,489 miles

both front tyre treads on legal limit and worn off on inner edges ,raised treads

exhaust bracket broken off and missing,still adequately supported

Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre treads on legal limit and worn off on inner edges ,raised treads

exhaust bracket broken off and missing,still adequately supported

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,667 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 LLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH59 LLX, 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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SH59 LLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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