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EA59 EAE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,853 mi
Last recorded47,853 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,853 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 47,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,498 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,235 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 47,234 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,908 miles

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

Central Rear high level stop light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak.

rear exhaust back box rusty.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,864 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,075 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,893 miles

Nearside tyres deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,161 miles

Oil leak

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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EA59 EAE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 EA59 EAE, 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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EA59 EAE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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