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CE59 CEA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,058 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre worn and mishaped

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,606 miles

slight lift n/s front top suspension mount

slight uneven rear brake effort

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rusty and broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift n/s front top suspension mount

slight uneven rear brake effort

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,986 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 45,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gash on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 44,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gash on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

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 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

CE59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CE59 CEA safe to buy?

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