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SL09 OLB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,269 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,588 miles

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,745 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside top strut mount bearing worn and rough

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

looks like there is oil mixing with coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 3 Nov 2016 70,293 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

looks like there is oil mixing with coolant in expansion bottle

nsf tyre cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 55,756 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,757 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 14,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,501 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 OLB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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