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SP59 WBM

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,056 mi
Last recorded85,056 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,056 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 85,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,922 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,135 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 3 May 2017 46,802 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

both rear tyres side walls cracking and perished

Pass 4 May 2016 38,153 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Fail 4 May 2016 38,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 35,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2014 32,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,792 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 1 May 2013 26,792 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,818 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 WBM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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