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SL59 UUY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,135 mi
Last recorded77,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,135 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split causeing excessive noise and emission fail (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,498 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 29 Oct 2015 58,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 40,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,084 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 UUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

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

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