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SJ09 UML

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,388 mi
Last recorded57,388 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 57,388 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 57,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 54,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,244 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 49,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,035 miles

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

nearside top mount noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2020 42,035 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))

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

nearside top mount noisy

Pass 29 May 2019 37,392 miles

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

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

Rear Doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 29 May 2019 37,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear Doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,059 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,686 miles

tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 26,686 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken, but system still supported

tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,067 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,075 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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SJ09 UML is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ09 UML, 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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SJ09 UML is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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