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CX59 WZH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 WZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 79,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 91V Budget (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V Budget (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 91V Budget (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V Budget (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V XL Budget (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V XL Budget (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted All pad retaining clips are positioned wrong (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V XL Budget (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 91V XL Budget (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,941 miles

Front advise tracking

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,267 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 41,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,198 miles

offside nearside rear tyres have cracks in walls

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 23,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,212 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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CX59 WZH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX59 WZH, 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 CX59 WZH registered?

CX59 WZH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is CX59 WZH safe to buy?

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