MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SM09 CXU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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