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AU59 OTR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 65,416 miles

Brake valve leaking abs pump leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 58,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 49,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose has corrosion at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose corroded at ferrules front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose has corrosion at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose corroded at ferrules front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 40,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose has corrosion at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose corroded at ferrules front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose has corrosion at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose corroded at ferrules front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 26,723 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls of both rear and O/S/F perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 26,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,194 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to perish

brakediscs have minor corrosion

rear exhaust bracket corroding away

Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,552 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,477 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 OTR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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