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SM09 ODH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ODH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has slight leak and rear exhaust heat shield secure but rattling and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has slight leak and rear exhaust heat shield secure but rattling and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,711 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,629 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 46,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 33,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,314 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 ODH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

SM09 ODH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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