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OU59 ZTR

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,647 mi
Last recorded157,647 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 157,647 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 157,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 150,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 142,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 142,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,983 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 117,688 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 117,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 94,078 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 80,049 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Rack end badly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,070 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven Discs required (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rack end badly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,478 miles

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

Fuel additive tank showing signs of leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel additive tank showing signs of leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,243 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket loose

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

emissions too clean to read

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,398 miles

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

exhaust backbox bracket corroded/starting to come away.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,143 miles

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

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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OU59 ZTR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OU59 ZTR, 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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OU59 ZTR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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