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SP09 YYF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 60,852 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 60,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 54,414 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 51,595 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2021 51,595 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 47,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2020 47,548 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 May 2019 43,304 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 34,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 34,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 27,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 27,539 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 23,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,122 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 YYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

SP09 YYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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