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CE59 DXH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,143 mi
Last recorded44,143 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 DXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2025 44,143 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2024 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 41,820 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 39,402 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2023 39,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 33,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 30,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,577 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 19,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 15,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013
Fail 6 Nov 2013 12,206 miles

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

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,345 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 DXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

CE59 DXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is CE59 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 DXH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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