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SL59 UUR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,651 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,449 miles

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

surface rust on rear axel

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,082 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both at the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 41,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,148 miles

Exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,125 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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 UUR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

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