2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SL59 MGU
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 82,512 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 MGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 82,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL59 MGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (SL59 MGU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification fouling body and shocker leaking (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification fouling body and leaking (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed service lamp on (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
SL59 MGU Mileage History
- 05/08/202476,383 mi
- 15/07/202579,520 mi+3,137 mi
- 18/07/202579,537 mi+17 mi
- 31/07/202682,458 mi+2,921 mi
- 06/08/202682,512 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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