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SL59 BWH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 78,626 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,169 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake

Pass 29 May 2023 59,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,747 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,884 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 55,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,924 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,916 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 36,091 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,513 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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SL59 BWH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL59 BWH, 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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SL59 BWH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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