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SL59 DCV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear number plate lights incomplete

Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

both rear number plate lights incomplete

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad unbonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake discs scored

Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,605 miles

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 105,605 miles

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,529 miles

Front brake discs scored

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs scored

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,404 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,404 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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SL59 DCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL59 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

SL59 DCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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