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CK59 XEV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 XEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,801 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,185 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,715 miles

all tyres perished

front and rear discs old and corroded

oil level low and leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,182 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 34,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is worn

front brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,532 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly?

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,948 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,918 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)

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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CK59 XEV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CK59 XEV, 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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CK59 XEV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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