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SL59 OUE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,784 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,100 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger band corroded but still secure

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,509 miles

Alternator belt cracked.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Broken but still operational. (3.1 (c))

Gearbox mount rubber starting to split. (Under vehicle)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked also going bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak from nearside driveshaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 107,491 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Alternator belt cracked.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Broken but still operational. (3.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective One side of bracket at flexy section has come adrift but still secure through the other side. (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mount rubber starting to split. (Under vehicle)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked also going bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak from nearside driveshaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,728 miles

hanger off at front of exhaust

o/s/f link bar slight play

slight blow at front hanger

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,214 miles

Exhaust system front + centre hangers corroded + broken.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside gearbox shaft seal leeking.

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Water in foglamp

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,214 miles

Exhaust system front + centre hangers corroded + broken.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside gearbox shaft seal leeking.

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Water in foglamp

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,370 miles

Both exhaust centre mountings corroded + broken.

Both front brake discs worn + lipped.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 63,370 miles

Both exhaust centre mountings corroded + broken.

Both front brake discs worn + lipped.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,614 miles

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

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

both front tyres ware on edges

rear exhaust suport bracket corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2013 50,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres ware on edges

rear exhaust suport bracket corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,048 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 OUE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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