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SM59 ELV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,740 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 100,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 94,852 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides recommended replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,282 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre 6 years old

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 7 years old

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Caliper to rear axle hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre 6 years old

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 7 years old

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,875 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 62,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,429 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,440 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,799 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer bracket rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 42,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear silencer bracket rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 21,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ELV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SM59 ELV, 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 ELV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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