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SV09 FXF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,693 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 95,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,627 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 58,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching dirt guard on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,789 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FXF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

SV09 FXF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is SV09 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 FXF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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