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SY09 ZDJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 ZDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,506 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,799 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure hanging on exhaust (1.9.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,143 miles

front and rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust support strap very rusty

underside waxoyled

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,596 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear inner brake pad locating spring incorrectly seated

rear exhaust support strap very rusty

underside waxoyled

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 ZDJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SY09 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

SY09 ZDJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is SY09 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 ZDJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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