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SM59 GHG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 84,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,056 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,922 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 35,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv gaiters insecure not allowing dirt into cv joint

front brake discs slight lipping and pitting

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,699 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 13,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 GHG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM59 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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