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AU59 OTL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,151 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer(baffles gone) (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 128,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer(baffles gone) (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 126,977 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. N/s/f 195/60 O/s/f 195/50 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,761 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 105,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear lamp damaged not showing white light

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,331 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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AU59 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AU59 OTL, 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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AU59 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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