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SW59 CBF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,934 mi
Last recorded99,934 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

structure corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,950 miles

vehicle under coated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,948 miles

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

vehicle under coated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 93,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bonding failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,022 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine,sligth (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,022 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine,sligth (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,567 miles

Nearside Front wiper sligthy worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,397 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rears brakes sligthy sticky

Fail 27 May 2017 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on drop link on full lock (3.6.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade is torn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,890 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 47,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,953 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 20 Aug 2012 20,158 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

windcreen wipers not clearing 100%

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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SW59 CBF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW59 CBF, 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 SW59 CBF registered?

SW59 CBF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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