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SL59 RPX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,794 mi
Last recorded78,794 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 RPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 78,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,252 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,047 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,566 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,355 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

middle/rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 12 Apr 2013 43,593 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,659 miles

exhaust back box mountings are showing signs of corrosion

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 RPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

SL59 RPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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