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SM09 DZA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,675 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,675 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

heat shield insicure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated by hand

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated by hand

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,298 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,757 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,233 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,211 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 DZA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DZA, 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 DZA registered?

SM09 DZA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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