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AJ59 EYU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,233 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (also perishing) borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,215 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Borderline (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,857 miles

Emissions needs inspection or cleaning

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 71,137 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 57,941 miles

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2021 68,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,787 miles

offside front track rod end has slight play

rear brake pads are low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,976 miles

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre cracked and perished. offside front tyre cracked and perished.

rear exhaust strap corroaded

rear wiper hard perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 17,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,042 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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AJ59 EYU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ59 EYU, 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 AJ59 EYU registered?

AJ59 EYU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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