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OV59 UGH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 111,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 102,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification strut to hub bolt type used incorrect (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,486 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,095 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,421 miles

C.V.gaiters perished

Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,421 miles

C.V.gaiters perished

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,898 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low, changed to spare.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,841 miles

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

rattle on exhaust

Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rattle on exhaust

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,113 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 UGH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV59 UGH, 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 OV59 UGH registered?

OV59 UGH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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