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SL59 UVP

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 99,559 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR,ADVISE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK BELOW MINIMUM. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK FROM MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK.(SUSPECT NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 99,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR,ADVISE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK BELOW MINIMUM. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK FROM MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK.(SUSPECT NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

POSSIBLE CALIPER LEAK FROM BRAKE PISTON,ADVISE COULDN'T FULLY SEE WITYH WHEELS ON,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION A.S.A.P

Pass 22 May 2024 57,258 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK,SUSPECT RADIATOR,EXPANSION TANK EMPTY.(URGENT!) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 57,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK,SUSPECT RADIATOR,EXPANSION TANK EMPTY.(URGENT!) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,176 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 52,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EMPTY.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,542 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,252 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 UVP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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