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MK59 ONB

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,124 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 79,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount infront of rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look on the limit further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped and generaly in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close, further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped and generaly in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close, further investigation advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,621 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,089 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 4.42 (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,645 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres close to legal limit 2mm

rear inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,645 miles

front tyres close to legal limit 2mm

rear inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,308 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,438 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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MK59 ONB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK59 ONB, 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 MK59 ONB registered?

MK59 ONB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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