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SY09 NWU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,642 mi
Last recorded179,642 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 179,642 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 179,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 106,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 104,720 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe holed at removable section

Fail 20 Aug 2022 98,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Subframe holed at removable section

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,635 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,600 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust brackets broken

items hung in drivers view

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,599 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust brackets broken

items hung in drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,567 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 19,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,349 miles

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 NWU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY09 NWU, 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 SY09 NWU registered?

SY09 NWU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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