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SP09 UPY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,807 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,263 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,971 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,971 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 43,569 miles

Exhaust tailbox hanger strap broken

Front discs pitted poor con at inside faces

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,390 miles

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

advise rear exhaust hanger slightly deteriated

Pass 17 May 2013 25,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,742 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 UPY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

SP09 UPY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is SP09 UPY safe to buy?

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