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SP09 SZF

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 125,893 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,051 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,968 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,181 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SZF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

SP09 SZF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SP09 SZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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