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MT59 UVC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 UVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 58,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2019 52,251 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 52,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,919 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 48,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,135 miles

EML ON

Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH REAR BRACKETS BROKEN (7.1.1)

EML ON

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,938 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,938 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle seatbelt buckle (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers mirror back missing

rear exhaust braket corroded-broken

Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,823 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers mirror back missing

rear exhaust braket corroded-broken

Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,412 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,291 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 23,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MT59 UVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MT59 UVC, 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 MT59 UVC registered?

MT59 UVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for MT59 UVC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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