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SM09 OCR

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,795 mi
Last recorded149,795 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 149,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 149,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 139,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshelds insecure at cat

front discs lipped

noise coming from injector cannot fully investigate for covers

rear discs lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshelds insecure at cat

front discs lipped

noise coming from injector cannot fully investigate for covers

rear discs lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2 MM THE LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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 OCR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

SM09 OCR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SM09 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 OCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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