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SP09 OPL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 OPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 113,889 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 113,889 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front water inside lamp

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,971 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 83,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure front flange broken of pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,426 miles

slight oil leak at head gasket

Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,424 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine sump corroded and leaking

slight oil leak at head gasket

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 59,390 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,175 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,175 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure top mounting fitted wrong pin in wrong hole (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,726 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 39,726 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,232 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 30,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,019 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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SP09 OPL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPL, 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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SP09 OPL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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