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AK59 OUB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 102,275 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,809 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s headlight condensated / slight play in o/s inner rack arm x track rod end / slight corrosion on rear discs /

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,809 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box strap (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s headlight condensated / slight play in o/s inner rack arm x track rod end / slight corrosion on rear discs /

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,429 miles

baby seat fitted / under tray fitted

front discs corroding / slight lip on front discs / middle pipe mount needs welding

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,781 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED O N N/S/R / MIDDLE PIPE MOUNT ON EXHAUST NEEDS WELDING / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / REAR TYRES 2.6MM X PERRISHING

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,122 miles

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES / BABY SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,417 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat in nearside rear seat visual inspection only

offside rear brakes slightly binding

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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AK59 OUB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK59 OUB, 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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AK59 OUB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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