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SL09 KSX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,330 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section has been previously welded and puttied up - leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting bush / bearing partially seized - causing spring to jump round when turning . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer broken off system. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,467 miles

Central Front exhaust silencer corroded and sealed with exhaust putty .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut mounting / bearing slightly creaky in operation .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting / bush creaking slightly when turned . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 62,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting / bush creaking slightly when turned . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,063 miles

Front subframe covered in a protective wax

Pass 27 Apr 2020 53,895 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 50,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,903 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2016 36,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,129 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,550 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2013 14,525 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe support brackets corroded, split & insecure, exhaust still supported.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 9,460 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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SL09 KSX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL09 KSX, 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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SL09 KSX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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