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SL59 UVG

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 77,849 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 76,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,822 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,370 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing sticky in operation

Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,370 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing sticky in operation

Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,350 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section blowing o.e exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front upper mount bearing sticking rough in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rearmost pipe/hose assembly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,698 miles

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

rear silencer strap broken temp repair carried out

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,470 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and cut in tread 195/55/r16

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,926 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)

tyre size 195/55/r16 91t

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 UVG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

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

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