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CU59 OZS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,870 mi
Last recorded71,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,870 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,725 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath vehicle has age related corrossion

Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,725 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath vehicle has age related corrossion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,145 miles

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

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

underside has age related corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 66,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,487 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,485 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 56,453 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,596 miles

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

Front and rear discs worn and pitted

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,146 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,994 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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CU59 OZS 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 CU59 OZS, 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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What year was CU59 OZS registered?

CU59 OZS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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