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SP09 SZT

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 SZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 85,339 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under body of vehicle corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under body of vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2021 60,736 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,687 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,687 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover has small hole in it but preventing the ingress of dirt still

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 37,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,149 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,149 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 17,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,597 miles

front brake discs pitted

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 SZT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

SP09 SZT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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