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SO09 CSX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,789 mi
Last recorded36,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,789 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 36,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,429 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 36,429 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 175/65r14 6year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 O.E tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 36,908 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 175/65r14 6year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 O.E tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 35,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,859 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides, 30kg shudder (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 o.e perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 33,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,458 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 32,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP POUROUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ARMS REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20KG (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 28,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH INSIDE SIDEWALL 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ARMS REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20KG (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,379 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 21,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe & back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 14,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,601 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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SO09 CSX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SO09 CSX, 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 SO09 CSX registered?

SO09 CSX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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