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CX59 ZSD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,351 mi
Last recorded37,351 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 31,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 31,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,629 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 24,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,674 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure droplink (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,865 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,649 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 ZSD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

CX59 ZSD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is CX59 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 ZSD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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