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SL59 XGB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 XGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 141,907 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

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

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

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 121,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,473 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Drop link ball joint no longer attached to front anti-roll bar on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front lowers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges nearside front and offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

bulb inoperative top stop lamp.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,281 miles

Both rear tyres stepping/wearing out of shape.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both outers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,788 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,370 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 XGB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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