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SK59 ZPL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 172,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 172,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 160,672 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

off side front shocker top mount warn

rear axle rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount top bearing poor (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,232 miles

Front heat shield rattling and has crack init

Fail 20 Feb 2019 115,232 miles

Front heat shield rattling and has crack init

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,648 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 55R16 87V Michelin energy saver Side wall damage. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Possibly incorrect bulb fitted. (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,171 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre has a minor cut on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,855 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)

nearside front top strut bearing creaking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,362 miles

all tyres very close to the legal limit

exhaust band corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside front brke disc scored

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,450 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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SK59 ZPL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK59 ZPL, 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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SK59 ZPL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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