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SL59 UVR

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,523 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,455 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting hanger been welded but slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

heat shielding is loose

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,264 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,278 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 UVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

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

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