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SV59 BYG

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,452 mi
Last recorded127,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 127,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V Boot Clip Broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slight corrosion inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner rack end ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner rack end ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,751 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,882 miles

Parking brake imbalanced suggesting system needs adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,364 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Ferrules on both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,588 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Ferrules on both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F brakes have slight bind

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 36,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,438 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,565 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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SV59 BYG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV59 BYG, 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 SV59 BYG registered?

SV59 BYG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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