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ST09 FDL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2025 94,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Appears to be sporadic, was not on at start of test but came on during emissions testing (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake flexi ferrule (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing at chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight top and bottom play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 77,628 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 64,295 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,098 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,863 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,020 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 30,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Aug 2012 12,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,976 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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ST09 FDL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST09 FDL, 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 ST09 FDL registered?

ST09 FDL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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