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EA59 EAM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,725 mi
Last recorded28,725 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 28,725 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 28,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc pitted - lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is NOT adversely affected - water in lens

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair - https://www.citroen.co.uk/maintain/safety-recall-check.html

Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector/reverse lens cracked-water inside lens

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 24,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,534 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 EAM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EAM, 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 EA59 EAM registered?

EA59 EAM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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