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SM09 OCU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 62,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,731 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,730 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover broken.

coolant bottle leaking and engine overheating.

Pass 30 May 2017 41,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 41,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,467 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 22,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,435 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 OCU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

SM09 OCU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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