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SL59 CXP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,745 mi
Last recorded32,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 CXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 32,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 127,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 25,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 25,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged splitting / perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 21,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,334 miles

n/s/f o/s/rear side wall damage

o/s/f and o/s/rear sidewalls damage

Fail 12 Apr 2017 18,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls both inner and outter (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing nearside (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall inner/outter (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from sealing ring (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f and o/s/rear sidewalls damage

Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,666 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nearside and offside (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 11,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,078 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 CXP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

SL59 CXP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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