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SP09 WHA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,318 mi
Last recorded204,318 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 WHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 204,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 4mm , worn on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm , nail in tyre (unrepairable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm , worn on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 204,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine underneath at bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 4mm , worn on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm , nail in tyre (unrepairable) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm , worn on outer edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 168,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 168,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 138,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake just meeting req efficiency

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,763 miles

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

Nearside Front door check strap slightly insecure

Offside Front door check strap cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front door check strap slightly insecure

Offside Front door check strap cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,836 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,791 miles

Exhaust heatsheild loose and rattling !

Offside front tyre starting to show signs of splitting on inner edge !

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,429 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,059 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,573 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 WHA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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