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SL59 OTJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 areas at front flex and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,492 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap faulty door wont fully open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill weak in centre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jul 2024 69,858 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyres dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill weak in centre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,024 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 42,900 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil level is low

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 58,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side on front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near front flaxy pipe miner leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both of rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,822 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,507 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc only a small contact area rest of disc thick with rust, other side mostly rusty, o/s disc rusty as well (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake efficiency uneven on front just passed. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,961 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,606 miles

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 Sep 2013 21,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,981 miles

front discs surface rusted on inner edge

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 OTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SL59 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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