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CE59 DXL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 120,721 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,579 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,633 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 102,570 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,606 miles

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

front brake pads poor contact

Fail 27 Dec 2018 92,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front brake pads poor contact

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,889 miles

EML on

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)

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to some testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

EML on

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)

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to some testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,357 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt has child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front seat belt has child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt has child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,967 miles

Nearside 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 14 Dec 2012 57,537 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 DXL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DXL, 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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CE59 DXL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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