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SL59 UVH

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 85,925 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 80,520 miles

Emissions not tested due to exh leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,667 miles

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,667 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,417 miles

OSF drop link slight play

OSR tyre getting low in tread

Rear discs lipping and worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF drop link slight play

OSR tyre getting low in tread

Rear discs lipping and worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,645 miles

NSR tyre on min and has a screw in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,336 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 46,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 35,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 26,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 UVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

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

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