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SJ59 UAE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 UAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,041 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 62,244 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o?s n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 39,477 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,381 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 19,381 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,886 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 9,363 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,363 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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SJ59 UAE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ59 UAE, 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 SJ59 UAE registered?

SJ59 UAE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SJ59 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 UAE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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