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SV09 RFL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,162 mi
Last recorded50,162 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 RFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 50,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front discs starting to lip

sump corroded and damp

Fail 3 May 2018 50,162 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front discs starting to lip

hand brake free play and near full travel

sump corroded and damp

Pass 3 May 2017 40,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,321 miles

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

coolant leak

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2016 39,313 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant leak

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,871 miles

both tyres perished & cracking (strongly advised)

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 7 Mar 2015 34,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both tyres perished & cracking (strongly advised)

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,595 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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SV09 RFL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV09 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

SV09 RFL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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