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SL09 XAY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,021 mi
Last recorded46,021 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 38,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 37,673 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 37,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST, ALSO HAS NAIL IN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 32,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 32,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 25,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,432 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 8,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 7,168 miles

Offside Front bumper/wing damaged

Fail 7 May 2018 7,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front bumper/wing damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 5,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 5,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 4,619 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 3,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 3,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 2,577 miles

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)

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 XAY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

SL09 XAY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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