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RO59 UPT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,786 mi
Last recorded110,786 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (diff/seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 106,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (diff/seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,812 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 195/55 R 16 ( 97V) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 102,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre fouling on body (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 195/55 R 16 ( 97V) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,465 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,116 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,462 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 30,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,051 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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RO59 UPT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO59 UPT, 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 RO59 UPT registered?

RO59 UPT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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