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SL09 ULS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 ULS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,439 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount slight lift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill at wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside at joint to rigid pipes near axle mount - both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 144,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All four front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount slight lift

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill at wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside at joint to rigid pipes near axle mount - both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 112,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,070 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 109,070 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 94,994 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer. (7.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + perished in tread + punctured. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,121 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 41,812 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside wiper rubber torn

Fail 8 Mar 2012 16,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside wiper rubber torn

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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SL09 ULS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL09 ULS, 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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SL09 ULS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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