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MK59 ORS

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ORS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,015 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 46,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 37,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear strap broken, middle hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,299 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 25,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,941 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,902 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 13,902 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti/roll/bar bush or drop link(unable to determine at time of test

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 ORS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

MK59 ORS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is MK59 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 ORS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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