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SM09 CYG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,094 mi
Last recorded124,094 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

injector seal(s) chuffing

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector(s) chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector(s) chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,745 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

front heatshield loose

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

front heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 105,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,214 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear exhaust heatsheld indecure and damaged

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear exhaust heatsheld indecure and damaged

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,183 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

child eats fitted and rear seats down not allowing for full inspection of seat belts

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

child eats fitted and rear seats down not allowing for full inspection of seat belts

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,825 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low signs of previous plug repair.

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 CYG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CYG, 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 CYG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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