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AU59 OUX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 68,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 68,144 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXLE VERY BAD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE .EG.FRONT SUBFRAME(BAD) FRONT HUBS,LEGS.N/S/F O/S/F CHASSIS INNER ARCHES

CORROSION UNDERSIDE .N/S/R O/S/R CHASSIS.REAR AXLE VERY BAD

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,128 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp white (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner surface very bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,039 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,185 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,991 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,984 miles

Front discs corroding on inner faces.

Front discs lipped.

Nsr tyre close to limit.

Osf and nsf outer pads wearing thin.

Osf wiper blade smearing slightly.

Osr and nsr outer brake pads wearing thin.

Osr tyre close to limit.

Slight play in osf anti roll bar link.

Unable to clearly see osf and nsf inner brake pads.

Unable to clearly see osr and nsr inner brake pads.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,175 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,117 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 OUX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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