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SM09 YKR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 83,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,144 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,754 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,754 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,453 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,271 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 YKR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

SM09 YKR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is SM09 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 YKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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