CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL09 NFE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,790 mi
Last recorded127,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to calliper on flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repair to subframe covered in sealer.

Undercarriage corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2025 127,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded at lower arm front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to calliper on flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercarriage corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,658 miles

Corrosion on undercarrige.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to calliper on flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion on undercarrige.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to calliper on flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,759 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 95,330 miles

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 Jun 2021 81,224 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,672 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,617 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 40,605 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.55.16h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wipers smear

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,596 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,596 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,569 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,036 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL09 NFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL09 NFE?

You can check the full history of SL09 NFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL09 NFE registered?

SL09 NFE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SL09 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 NFE shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL09 NFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL09 NFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.