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SL59 UVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged by being run whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 81,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged by being run whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount notchy

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 69,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,382 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 65,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,052 miles

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

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

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

under body surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,753 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 57,753 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,063 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,176 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 UVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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