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SK09 TCJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,173 mi
Last recorded33,173 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Bearing creaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 33,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Bearing creaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump becoming porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 26,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump becoming porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,642 miles

front wipers torn at ends

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,660 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 20,658 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,602 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 19,602 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,065 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 18,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,592 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 14,881 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,916 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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SK09 TCJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TCJ, 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 SK09 TCJ registered?

SK09 TCJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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