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SJ59 TZB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,270 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,314 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,870 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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SJ59 TZB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ59 TZB, 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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SJ59 TZB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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