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RO59 XLG

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear binding cant properly test wheel bearing

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,029 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 122,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,179 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 115,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,801 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 112,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,844 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,527 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,515 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XLG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RO59 XLG, 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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RO59 XLG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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