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SH59 SFX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,237 miles

Washers weak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,548 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer support strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 76,548 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer support strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,001 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated with anti-pollution fault message displayed (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,499 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 68,499 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 63,269 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 63,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished on outer edge of tread/sidewall

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished on outer edge of tread/sidewall

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre tread low and nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,971 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 SFX 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 66.7%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

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

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