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SP59 SXU

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 112,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,456 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire IMSECURE (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 90,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 90,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 67,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp corroded slightly insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing unevenly on 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,950 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 23,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,965 miles

corrosion lip nearside front brake disc edges

ridges offside front brake disc inner surface

Fail 5 Sep 2012 11,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion lip nearside front brake disc edges

ridges offside front brake disc inner surface

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 SXU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP59 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

SP59 SXU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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