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SM09 VYP

2009 Citroen C3 Picasso

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heatshield loose at fuel tank area

offside front sill corroded above jacking point

offside sill damaged

rear brake discs very corroded

rear coil springs corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,815 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sill damage

Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,734 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sill damage

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,346 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR outer sill damaged

Offside Front top mount sticking when moving steering

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

heat shield slightly insecure

light mist of oil around gear box

light mist of oil around rocker cover

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR outer sill damaged

Offside Front top mount sticking when moving steering

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

heat shield slightly insecure

light mist of oil around gear box

light mist of oil around rocker cover

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,482 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 91,482 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,243 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,243 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also slightly corroded (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205-45-17 ()

damage to o/s/r outer sill area

light misting of oil around gear box area

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also slightly corroded (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205-45-17 ()

damage to o/s/r outer sill area

light misting of oil around gear box area

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,911 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,641 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 29,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust hanger for back box missing still supported

front discs worn and pitted

front exhaust mounting damaged at bootom welds still secure at top welds

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust hanger for back box missing still supported

front discs worn and pitted

front exhaust mounting damaged at bootom welds still secure at top welds

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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SM09 VYP is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM09 VYP is a 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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