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SL09 TXV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,096 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking and wearing unevenly on inner edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 104,078 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking and wearing unevenly on inner edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on 3mm, and slightly wearing unevenly.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 98,461 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on 3mm, and slightly wearing unevenly.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 87,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,216 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 75,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,912 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,845 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 25,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TXV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXV, 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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What year was SL09 TXV registered?

SL09 TXV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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