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SJ51 ERS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,218 mi
Last recorded102,218 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ERS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 102,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,980 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,150 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust box mounting broken, exhaust box is secure by metal wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,410 miles

Alternator noisy.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,410 miles

Alternator noisy.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,282 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, splitting.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 57,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, splitting.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,980 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,973 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,788 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ51 ERS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ51 ERS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ51 ERS registered?

SJ51 ERS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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