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SP09 FFO

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,379 mi
Last recorded129,379 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 FFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex exhaust is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex exhaust is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear has child in place

Offside Rear has child seat in place

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear has child in place

Offside Rear has child seat in place

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,390 miles

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

Offside rear and Nearside rear seats have child seats in place

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear and Nearside rear seats have child seats in place

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster not working on nearside headlamp

Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster not working on nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,218 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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SP09 FFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP09 FFO, 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 SP09 FFO registered?

SP09 FFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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