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SL59 OTV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,527 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,486 miles

Emissions not tested Back box missing leaking from center. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,994 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 63,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,811 miles

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS STARTING TO SEIZE

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS STARTING TO SEIZE

Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,505 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 31,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Sep 2013 24,606 miles

Exhaust hanger before backbox broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust pipe hanger corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly scored

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 OTV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

SL59 OTV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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