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MK59 OSW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,778 mi
Last recorded111,778 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,502 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,512 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,924 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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 27 Nov 2015 66,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 55,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid bit low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid bit low

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 OSW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 MK59 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

MK59 OSW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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