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SV59 XYY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 113,270 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 109,625 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 105,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rubbing on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rubbing on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 87,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 84,846 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,295 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,757 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 59,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,944 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,951 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 8 Oct 2013 25,922 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

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 XYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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