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SM59 DVB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,909 mi
Last recorded105,909 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F top mount bearing sticking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,734 miles

nearside front brake hose ferule bent at caliper end

nearside front shocker not fully fitted into hub

nearside rear slight brake bind

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear silencer strap poorly repaired

Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,721 miles

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

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

aircon condensor is heavily corroded

nearside front brake hose ferule bent at caliper joint

nearside front shock absorber is not fully fitted into hub

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge (close to showing cord)

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap repaired poorly

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,896 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,485 miles

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

exhaust down pipe bracket split

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,864 miles

windscreen chiped but still within mot standards

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen chiped but still within mot standards

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,220 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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SM59 DVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM59 DVB, 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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SM59 DVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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