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SP59 SVX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 SVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,692 miles

Exhaust corroded & strap broken at rear

Exhaust heat cover loose at rear

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge & damage to outer sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded & strap broken at rear

Exhaust heat cover loose at rear

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge & damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,158 miles

Exhaust system corroded & mounting bracket broken at rear

n/s/f drop link gaitor split

n/s/f suspension coil spring fouling inner wing

Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded & mounting bracket broken at rear

n/s/f drop link gaitor split

n/s/f suspension coil spring fouling inner wing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,929 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge / STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,581 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened progressed corrosion evident (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,581 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened progressed corrosion evident (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,791 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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SP59 SVX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVX, 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 SP59 SVX registered?

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

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