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SL09 KWJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 135,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 135,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,525 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,719 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 195 55 16

nearside rear door and outer sill damage

offside door glass cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 195 55 16

nearside rear door and outer sill damage

offside door glass cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,207 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm 195 55 16

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 KWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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