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SV59 MZY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 MZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 62,894 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by wiper arm (0.1 (b))

2.5mm left on nearside rear tyre

Both front upper strut top bearings notchy in operation

Car sitting lower than expected at front, may have wrong or weakened springs fitted

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Coolant level just below minimum

Cracking between treads of offside rear tyre

Engine oil level just above minimum

Front bumper slightly loose at bottom

Gearbox becoming noisy

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front front most suspension arm bush appears to be fitted wrongly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 44,473 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,380 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 39,725 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner surfaces of front brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake discs corroded and scored

slight play detected at offside steering arm

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 34,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,807 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 31,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 29,462 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 29,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,951 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 MZY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV59 MZY, 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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SV59 MZY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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