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SV59 XXW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,027 mi
Last recorded127,027 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,083 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 119,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,971 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 97,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,884 miles

Front brake disc severely corroded inner facing x2

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres perished

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in lower also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ALL tyres under inflated

Front brake disc severely corroded inner facing x2

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres perished

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2017 72,121 miles

Front exhaust hanger coming adrift

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

Nearside Front slight roughness detected on rotation of road wheel

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear tyre under inflated 13psi

Rear exhaust hanger corroded adrift

Rear rear exhaust hanger/bracket corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,447 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded adrift

Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded adrift

Pass 31 Aug 2015 62,561 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,537 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn on or below 3mm n s r on 2mm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn on or below 3mm n s r on 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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