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CE59 DXX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 124,000 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE DAMAGED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT FLICKERING WHEN NOT IN REVERSE

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,870 miles

bonnet release handle damaged

exhaust rusty

front drop links weak

osr rearmost bush starting to de-bond

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,986 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 113,933 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,860 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,860 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,647 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,555 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields loose.

NSR puncture.

Oil leak.

Rear brakes badly corroded.

Small chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,812 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,750 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and lipped on outer edges

Exhaust centre pipe heat shield broken due to impact damage

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 19 Sep 2012 48,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre @ 2.5mm

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 DXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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