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SW59CAV
2009 CITROEN C3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SW59CAV
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
5 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 82,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front 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))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,041 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leaks
- slight perishing to the o/s c.v boot
- oil level very low
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to the exhaust
- damage to the n/s sill
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,759 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,745 MI
10 Jun 20268 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,275 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly
- Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated/corroded and leaking slightly
- Exhaust front joint leaking slightly
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,456 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded/deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,456 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded/deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,432 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil sump rusty, slightly leaking
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,432 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine oil sump rusty, slightly leaking
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,713 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 44,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,360 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
- 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)
1 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 39,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,909 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,040 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,116 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 17,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 11,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 11,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW59CAV was registered on 2009-12-30
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