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SM09 XZX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,225 mi
Last recorded142,225 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,225 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and scored

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 142,196 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouls on body

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front-most rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 129,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouls on body

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front-most rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,669 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside at rear generally corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,764 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s-f and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,503 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,517 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 77,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

manifold heatshield loose

Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

manifold heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

SM09 XZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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