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AP59 AXR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,681 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked & perished

Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,681 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked & perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,307 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 45,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,513 miles

Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,480 miles

offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 7 Dec 2013 29,933 miles

offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,874 miles

offside windscreen wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 10 Dec 2012 25,874 miles

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

offside windscreen wiper rubber starting to split

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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AP59 AXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP59 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP59 AXR registered?

AP59 AXR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AP59 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 AXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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