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SL59 OKU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,748 miles

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

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 94,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 76,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 65,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,915 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,429 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 48,630 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front two (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 48,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front two (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 43,837 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,094 miles

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 16 Nov 2012 30,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle only just met the meterewd smoke requirements

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 OKU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKU, 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 SL59 OKU registered?

SL59 OKU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is SL59 OKU safe to buy?

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