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SP59 RFJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 RFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,593 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES, WEARING ON EDGES, CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR, BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed SEVERE OIL LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR ,JOINT AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES, WEARING ON EDGES, CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR, BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,786 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,916 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,321 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 23,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,428 miles

brake pads possible wearing thin

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

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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SP59 RFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP59 RFJ, 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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SP59 RFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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