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OV59 UFC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,865 miles

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

Engine air intake pipe is insecure

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush is worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre, edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear = 3.0mm. Offside rear = 3.2mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 82,862 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively chafed Nearside rear (flexible hose to calliper is rubbing on coil spring) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front outer brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator not working Nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on and anti-pollution fault message on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too far to the right Nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Offside front (due to dipped beam not working) (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror insecure Nearside (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides front, edge of outer brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine air intake pipe is insecure

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush is worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressures "look" low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre, edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear = 3.0mm. Offside rear = 3.2mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,913 miles

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

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

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

heat sheild round catalyst loose

Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

heat sheild round catalyst loose

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,992 miles

Front Loose Bolt To Aircon Compressor

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,691 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,691 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,804 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 57,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7" tear marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 51,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7" tear marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,626 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,761 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,081 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,715 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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OV59 UFC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OV59 UFC, 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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OV59 UFC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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