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EA59 EAJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 116,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 116,400 miles

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

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 104,120 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 103,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,915 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,904 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets slightly coming adrift

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,696 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,892 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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EA59 EAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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