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SV09 CKJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 CKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 117,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,763 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,151 miles

due to various items of broken plastic trim etc at front end of vehicle, lower edge of front bumper quite loose.

engine oil level low

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted and broken but exhaust still adequately supported

front tyres look to be wearing on edges

o/s front wheelarch liner broken and insecure at front end

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,378 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SV09 CKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV09 CKJ, 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 SV09 CKJ registered?

SV09 CKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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