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SM09 DYB

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,272 mi
Last recorded107,272 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,633 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,423 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,600 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 78,599 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,900 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.05 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,380 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 DYB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM09 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

SM09 DYB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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