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SM09 OEC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,781 mi
Last recorded54,781 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 54,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 50,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear and front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,682 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,137 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 35,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,495 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Exhaust back box mounting bracket broken, but system still supported

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,086 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,233 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 OEC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

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

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