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SK09 OKN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 OKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,041 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

screws in fuel tank.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 79,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

screws in fuel tank.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,756 miles

Foreign objects stuck in fuel tank. (Screws).

Nearside Front Moisture clouding headlight lens but not affecting light output.

Oil residue around engine.

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,343 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,711 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,375 miles

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

screws sticking out the side of the fuel tank

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroding in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,969 miles

2 screws in fuel tank, not leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust downwards (1.8)

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

2 screws in fuel tank, not leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,667 miles

fuel tank has been drilled to drain fuel and plugged with self tappers

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank has been drilled to drain fuel and plugged with self tappers

rearmost exhaust hanger broken - exhaust still supported at the moment

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,774 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,759 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,759 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SK09 OKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK09 OKN, 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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SK09 OKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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