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CE59 CBO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,317 mi
Last recorded82,317 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,646 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,195 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,174 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,873 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 62,936 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,895 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear showing cords thought crackes (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,822 miles

both front tyres edgers wearing

both rear tyres tread edgers cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,121 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,956 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,499 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 39,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,867 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 CBO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

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

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