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SL59 BWF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,854 mi
Last recorded75,854 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,144 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,666 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken, but exhaust is still fully supported

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,516 miles

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken, but exhaust is still fully supported

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,721 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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SL59 BWF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL59 BWF, 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 SL59 BWF registered?

SL59 BWF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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