2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · SL09 ORN
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2009. Recorded mileage 85,545 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 ORN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 85,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 ORN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (SL09 ORN) between May 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SL09 ORN Mileage History
- 25/05/201219,555 mi
- 15/05/201330,525 mi+10,970 mi
- 13/05/201439,233 mi+8,708 mi
- 13/05/201439,233 mi
- 30/05/201543,940 mi+4,707 mi
- 25/05/201649,580 mi+5,640 mi
- 25/05/201649,580 mi
- 30/05/201753,983 mi+4,403 mi
- 02/06/201859,130 mi+5,147 mi
- 02/06/201859,130 mi
- 09/02/201959,180 mi+50 mi
- 11/02/201959,180 mi
- 17/02/202064,038 mi+4,858 mi
- 22/01/202167,506 mi+3,468 mi
- 19/01/202270,968 mi+3,462 mi
- 19/01/202270,968 mi
- 21/01/202374,605 mi+3,637 mi
- 17/01/202477,848 mi+3,243 mi
- 17/01/202477,848 mi
- 23/07/202582,924 mi+5,076 mi
- 23/01/202685,545 mi+2,621 mi
Average of roughly 4,829 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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