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SM59 VAY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 105,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,167 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer c/v boot holed, grease leaking onto wheel. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake fluctuating during operation. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,297 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,634 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,707 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,708 miles

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

advise rear brake pads wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,291 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,776 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 VAY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

SM59 VAY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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