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SL59 OTR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,300 mi
Last recorded67,300 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,456 miles

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 65,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,514 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,114 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,515 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 OTR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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