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SK59 MDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,814 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,721 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,344 miles

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,312 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,312 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,145 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,094 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,086 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,197 miles

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

handbrake cable end gaiters split

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,197 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

handbrake cable end gaiters split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,697 miles

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

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

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

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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SK59 MDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK59 MDZ, 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 SK59 MDZ registered?

SK59 MDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SK59 MDZ safe to buy?

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