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SM09 CXU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 CXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,757 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Front/centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 101,753 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe flexible deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Front/centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,386 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail pipe both hangers broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 80,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,193 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability DROP LINK NOT ATTACHED TO LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 58,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,483 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,064 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,712 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,264 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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SM09 CXU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM09 CXU, 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 SM09 CXU registered?

SM09 CXU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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