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SH59 SFV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 80,876 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,463 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excess smoke. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inner side wall wearing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 37,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,696 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 22,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 12,108 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 SFV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

SH59 SFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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