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SM09 DYA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,684 mi
Last recorded69,684 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,770 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,056 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,664 miles

service due light on

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,471 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/Insecure but exhaust sill secure

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,838 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracked & perished in tread

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

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished in tread

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,838 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracked & perished in tread

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

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished in tread

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,196 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,977 miles

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 DYA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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