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AD59 OWU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,999 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,903 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body plate in offside front wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,863 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,448 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,411 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated, exhaust system still supported

Fail 6 Jan 2020 89,817 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn and cracked

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated, exhaust system still supported

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,586 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 79,586 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,533 miles

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet release handle missing

exhaust heat-shield insercure around CAT

exhaust silencer rear hanger slightly corroded

nearside number plate light lens missing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,533 miles

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

bonnet release handle missing

exhaust heat-shield insercure around CAT

exhaust silencer rear hanger slightly corroded

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,278 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,281 miles

front wiperblades perishing

recommend a brake check, rear inner pads difficult to see clearly, from what can be seen they look low, front discs wearing thinner too

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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AD59 OWU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD59 OWU, 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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AD59 OWU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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