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SY09 NWN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 139,867 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 124,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,780 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 104,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,518 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,029 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,745 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,462 miles

both rear tyres are getting low.

nearside front tyre is getting low.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are getting low.

nearside front tyre is getting low.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 52,922 miles

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

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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SY09 NWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY09 NWN, 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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SY09 NWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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