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SM59 HKV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,997 mi
Last recorded138,997 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,997 miles

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

Nearside Front coilspring fouling on body

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Front coilspring fouling on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 138,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front coilspring fouling on body

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Front coilspring fouling on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,404 miles

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front coilspring fouling on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 133,404 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Front coilspring fouling on body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 123,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o side rear 2.00m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 117,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,016 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 106,651 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 106,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,685 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,044 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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SM59 HKV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKV, 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 SM59 HKV registered?

SM59 HKV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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