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SL59 UUT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,154 mi
Last recorded91,154 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 91,154 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,407 miles

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

o/s & n/s wishbone bushes starting to debond

Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,405 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s wishbone bushes starting to debond

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,810 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,293 miles

gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,293 miles

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

gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,503 miles

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

Rear discs scored and worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil level light and fuel light on

rusty exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,217 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SMALL CUT ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL.

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 UUT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

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

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