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CP59 CEJ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,087 mi
Last recorded87,087 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,702 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,681 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,219 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,714 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 43,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 38,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,915 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,111 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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CP59 CEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP59 CEJ, 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 CP59 CEJ registered?

CP59 CEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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