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CE59 CBF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,901 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 45,409 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 both tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,893 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,993 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 40,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 35,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,913 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 28 Dec 2017 30,058 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,421 miles

Front disc's slightly lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,646 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,124 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,200 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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CE59 CBF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE59 CBF, 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 CE59 CBF registered?

CE59 CBF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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